President Trump signs Laken Riley Act into Law
President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law, which directs ICE to detain illegal immigrants charged with certain crimes, allows states to sue DHS for harm caused by illegal immigration. The law honors a nursing student killed by an illegal immigrant. Critics fear mass detention for minor offenses.
Key Points
- First piece of legislation signed in Trump's second administration
- Honors Laken Riley, a nursing student killed by an illegal immigrant
- Received bipartisan support in House and Senate
Pros
- Directs ICE to detain illegal immigrants charged with theft-related crimes or assaulting a police officer
- Allows states to sue DHS for harm caused by illegal immigration
Cons
- Critics fear mass detention, including for minor offenses like shoplifting