GOP-led immigration bill on verge of Senate passage

Key Democrats Vote for Increasing Mandatory Detention of Immigrants
On Friday, the Senate voted to advance a bill that would significantly increase the number of undocumented immigrants subject to mandatory detention and give right-wing judges more power. Most notably, it has done so with help from Democrats who now fear being tagged as weak on immigration enforcement.
GOP-led immigration bill on verge of Senate passage after Democrats join with Republicans in key vote
A GOP-led bill to require the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes is on the verge of passage in the Senate after a significant number of Democrats joined with Republicans to advance the measure in a critical vote on Friday.
Senate Dems join with Republicans to break filibuster on immigrant crime bill
Several Senate Democrats from swing states joined with Republicans Friday to clear the final hurdle to passing the Laken Riley Act, which would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain noncitizens who commit certain crimes.
US Senate Democrats Help Advance Republican Bill on Migrants Accused of Theft
U.S. Senate Democrats provided the votes on Friday to advance a bill requiring authorities to detain migrants who entered the country illegally if they are suspected of theft, days before President-elect Donald Trump returns to power.
Senate Democrats Help Republicans Advance Immigration Crackdown
The Senate voted to move forward with the Laken Riley Act, which would require authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for theft-related and other offenses.
The Senate advances a migrant detention bill that could be Trump’s first law to sign
The Senate is set for an Inauguration Day vote on legislation that would require federal authorities to detain migrants ...
GOP revives illegal immigrant detention bill named after 12-year-old murder victim: ‘Justice for Jocelyn'
GOP lawmakers in the House and Senate are pushing again for legislation to require that all ICE beds are filled before ...
Pennsylvania’s immigrant ‘baby jail’ was notorious. Now Trump may revive family detention for children and parents.
The new administration promises to dramatically increase immigration enforcement and deport millions of undocumented people ...
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GOP-led Laken Riley Act on track to be first immigration bill signed into law by Trump
GOP-led Laken Riley Act on track to be first immigration bill signed into law by Trump; 10 Democrats vote with GOP majority ...
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False alarms of immigration detention reflect anxiety in advance of Trump’s new term
Immigration advocates say unverified reports of immigration raids in Sonoma County are part of a flurry of misinformation ...
Detention of undocumented immigrants leads to drop in Central CA school attendance
Several education leaders and non-profits came together Thursday to address the concerns of many in the immigrant community, ...
ICE detention center not planned for Milwaukee, contrary to some city alder statements
One alder said a constituent called her concerned raids were happening in Milwaukee because of the misinformation.
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Colorado senators worry about sweeping effects of new immigration bill
The Laken Riley Act narrowly cleared the Senate filibuster in a 61-35 vote Friday morning. The bill would require the ...