The Laken Riley Act allows for easier detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with crimes, including minor offenses. With bipartisan support, the bill reflects a change in Democratic stance following the 2022 elections. It takes aim at individuals without legal status, expediting the deportation process prior to conviction. The legislation was named after Laken Riley, a nursing student whose murder was used to criticize the Biden administration's immigration policies, emphasizing the shifting political narrative surrounding immigration in the U.S.
"It's a snapshot of how much the needle has been moved by the anti-immigrant rhetoric of immigrants committing crimes, even though the statistics don't show that."
"The Laken Riley Act underscores a broader focus in Washington on immigration and border security after Trump made the issue a central pillar of his successful presidential campaign."
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