Laken Riley, immigration bill and Senate Democrats

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The Laken Riley Act marks the start of a dark new era for U.S. immigration policy
Democrats are facing their first big test on the issue of immigration in Donald Trump's second term this week.
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.
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 advances Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration in bipartisan vote
The Senate will vote to begin debate on the Laken Riley Act, a GOP-led bill aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration that has attracted support from Democrats.
Senate Dems to join Republicans to advance anti-illegal immigration bill named after Laken Riley
At least 9 Senate Democrats are expected to vote to advance the Laken Riley Act, which requires federal authorities to detain illegal immigrants found guilty of theft-related crimes.
Senate votes to move forward on 'Laken Riley' immigration bill
The Senate overwhelmingly voted to move forward Thursday on a bill that would impose stricter measures on undocumented migrants who commit crimes in the United States, although many
‘Anything we can do to help’: This Texas county is poised to play a key role in deportations
The letter to President-elect Donald Trump, sent to his Mar-a-Lago Club estate in Florida just two weeks after his resounding ...
Texas bill would ban taxpayer money funding legal defense of illegal border crossers
Of the many bills being filed in the Texas legislature to address border-related issues, one would ban taxpayer money from ...
‘You are a minor. It is dangerous’: Man charged with online solicitation of a minor in Lacy Lakeview, Texas
An man behind bars is accused of trying to meet whom he believed to be a 15-year-old girl at a Dairy Queen for a sexual tryst ...
Trump border czar Tom Homan has promised to carry out deportations. What to know about his Texas ties
Tom Homan developed some of his hardline stances while working as an immigration enforcement officer in Texas.
A Big Idea to Solve America’s Immigration Mess
Fixing America’s broken immigration system starts with acknowledging that the United States needs more people.
Texas Republican mayor warns Trump deportation effort could cause ‘economic issues’
While he may face pushback from Javier Villalobos, enthusiasm for Donald Trump has grown significantly in the mayor’s county ...
Experts split on Texas border wall effectiveness; some say cities need walls
Texas Tribune investigation finds that border wall construction has been fragmented, primarily in rural areas.
Tren de Aragua believed to be behind murder of immigration official near border
Police in the Mexican state of Chihuahua believe that the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua may be behind the murder of a ...
As TdA expands in 22 states, Texas law enforcement continue crackdown
As crime expands in at least 22 states by confirmed Venezuelan Tren de Aragua prison gang members, Texas law enforcement ...
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Immigration drives nation’s population growth
Growth in housing units, mostly apartments in Austin, Dallas and Houston, helped fuel Texas population growth, the largest ...
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Wyoming Sheriffs Team Up With ICE To Fight Illegal Immigration
At least three Wyoming sheriffs say they are seeking contracts or agreements with the federal government to detain and ...
Democrats face their first test on immigration under Trump
Democrats are facing their first big test on the issue of immigration in Donald Trump's second term this week.