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Ruben Gallego joins Fetterman in sponsoring Laken Riley immigration bill
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) on Wednesday became the second Senate Democrat to co-sponsor a Republican-led bill to crack down on illegal immigration ahead of a procedural vote on the measure on Friday.
Senate advances Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration in bipartisan vote
The Senate cleared the 60-vote threshold to begin debate on a GOP priority, with Democrats backing it as the party recalibrates politically on immigration. Final passage is still uncertain.
Senator Ruben Gallego on Laken Riley Act as it heads to the house for vote
The House on Tuesday approved a GOP-led bill to require detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes.
Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act
U.s. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., praised the advancement of the Laken Riley Act on Thursday. The Senate voted 84-9 to move the bill forward on the eve of what would have been Riley’s 23rd birthday.
Laken Riley Act overwhelmingly clears first hurdle in Senate with help from Democrats
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly cleared a key procedural hurdle toward passing the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at curbing crime by migrants, in the first vote of the year by the chamber.
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego cosponsors ‘Laken Riley Act’
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is cosponsoring the “Laken Riley Act," which requires the detainment of undocumented migrants who commit crimes.
Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego Backs Controversial GOP Immigration Bill Laken Riley Act
Senator Ruben Gallego (D., Ariz.) announced his support for the Laken Riley Act, a controversial Republican-backed immigration bill named after a Georgia nursing student who was killed by an undocumented immigrant.
Laken Riley Act: Dems Push Immigration Bill That 'Doesn't Actually Exist'
Democrats in the U.S. Senate on Thursday helped Republicans advance an immigration bill named after murdered nursing student Laken Riley, but some experts are questioning whether they really know what they are supporting.
Senate votes to advance Laken Riley Act, and start debate on immigration bill
Thursday's vote to advance the Laken Riley Act does not guarantee the immigration bill will have enough votes to pass the Senate.
Dozens of Senate Democrats Join GOP in Advancing Laken Riley Immigration Bill
While attending nursing school at the University of Georgia, Riley was brutally murdered by an illegal immigrant.
Schumer to support advancing Laken Riley immigration bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) revealed Thursday that he was prepared to support a procedural vote later that afternoon to advance the Republican-led Laken Riley Act, which would crack down on illegal immigrants who commit certain crimes.
Senate Democrats willing to advance Laken Riley Act. Here’s why
A GOP-led bill that would hold migrants in the country illegal accountable for committing crimes gained momentum in the ...
What Is in the Laken Riley Act?
The Senate is poised to take up the Laken Riley Act, an immigration bill that's already passed the House. Here's what's in it ...
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Senator Gallego cosponsors Laken Riley Act to detain migrants who commit theft
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego cosponsored the Laken Riley Act Wednesday. The Laken Riley Act requires ...
Democrats signal openness to Republicans’ Laken Riley Act with key vote
In the Senate, the bill easily passed a key vote to allow debate to begin next week. Democrats signaled Wednesday that they’d ...
House passes Laken Riley Act to amp up border enforcement and put pressure on Democrats
The bill, named for a nursing school student who was murdered by a man in the country illegally, passed the House last year.