The Laken Riley Act, signed by President Trump as the first legislation of his administration, mandates the detention of individuals in the U.S. illegally who are accused of theft and violent crimes, even before conviction. The law has raised concerns among immigrant rights advocates about potential mass roundups for minor offenses. Named after Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student killed by an undocumented individual, the act was rapidly passed by Congress, indicating significant momentum for Trump's tough immigration agenda, which he suggests may lead to further enforcement legislation.
The fast passage of the Laken Riley Act, with some bipartisan support, marks a significant shift in the legal landscape around immigration enforcement in the U.S.
Trump emphasized the law as the beginning of a broader crackdown on illegal immigrants, citing crime statistics and promising more enforcement measures.
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