The Laken Riley Act, named after murdered nursing student Laken Riley, passed in the House and is poised for President Trump's signature. Despite California's sanctuary laws, immigration experts warn that the Act will strain undocumented communities there, as it mandates federal detainment of undocumented immigrants charged with crimes and boosts state enforcement powers. The legislation highlights tensions between California's progressive immigration stance and the federal government's crackdown, evidencing the significant impact of federal policies on the state’s large undocumented population.
"At the end of the day, the Laken Riley Act will affect migrant communities throughout the country and Californians are not going to get a pass," said César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández.
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