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Bill would mandate detention for immigrants accused of theft crimes

Placed on the calendarH.R. 29Latest action

Sponsor: Mike Collins · Representative · GA

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Official title: Laken Riley Act

119th Congress

Topics: Immigration

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Undocumented immigrants charged with theft crimes like shoplifting would face mandatory federal detention.

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What does this do?

The Laken Riley Act requires DHS to detain undocumented immigrants who are charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admit to theft-related crimes, including burglary, larceny, and shoplifting. DHS must issue a detainer and take the person into custody if not already held. The bill also lets state attorneys general sue the federal government over immigration enforcement decisions, including cases of harm over $100, with courts required to fast-track these suits.

Who does it affect?

Undocumented immigrants accused of theft-related offenses, federal immigration agencies, and state governments are directly affected.

Why does it matter?

Immigrants accused of even minor theft offenses would face mandatory detention instead of possible release while cases proceed, and states would gain new legal power to challenge federal immigration decisions, potentially shifting enforcement authority toward states.

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  1. IntroducedJan 3, 2025
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. SenateYou are here · Feb 10, 2025
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10.

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  1. House · · Roll call 6

    As recorded

    Question
    On Passage
    Result:
    Passed
    264
    Nay
    159
    0
    11

    Republicans 216 yes, 3 not voting · Democrats 48 yes, 159 no, 8 not voting

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