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H.R. 29119th Congress
H.R. 29
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Undocumented immigrants charged with theft crimes like shoplifting would face mandatory federal detention.
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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.
Undocumented immigrants accused of theft-related offenses, federal immigration agencies, and state governments are directly affected.
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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Right now: it's on the House floor calendar. 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.