Senate set to advance Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration

The Senate is set to vote on the Laken Riley Act, a Republican bill targeting illegal immigration with Democratic support for debate but uncertain final passage. Named after a Georgia murder victim, the bill would require ICE to detain individuals over certain theft-related crimes and allow states to sue for enforcement failures. Democrats are open to amending the bill to improve it and have indicated willingness to engage in bipartisan discussions to enhance the legislation.

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