The Senate's recent passage of the Laken Riley Act marks a significant shift in immigration policy, emphasizing the detention of migrants accused of violent crimes. With a Republican majority and some Democratic support, the bill signifies Trump’s commitment to a stricter immigration approach following his inauguration. This act, named after a murdered nursing student, aligns with the heightened focus on border security. As Trump moves quickly to dismantle former President Biden's immigration policies, this legislative action illustrates Congress's readiness to adopt harsher measures against illegal immigration.
We don't want criminals coming into our country, Trump told supporters at the Capitol earlier Monday, adding he looked forward to holding a bill signing within a week or so.
If you come into this country illegally and you commit a crime, you should not be free to roam the streets of this nation, said Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., who helped push the bill through the Senate.
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