The Senate moved closer to debating the Laken Riley Act, which mandates detention of undocumented immigrants accused of theft and burglary, after an 82-10 procedural vote Monday. The bill cleared an earlier hurdle with an 84-9 vote.
Named after a Georgia college student killed by a migrant, the bill has bipartisan support, with seven Senate Democrats, including John Fetterman (Pa.) and Ruben Gallego (Ariz.), backing it. However, Democrats remain divided, citing concerns over the bill’s impact on the immigration system and the powers granted to state attorneys general.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) pushed for amendments, emphasizing the need for “robust debate.” Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) expressed confidence in securing bipartisan support, while critics, like Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), warned the bill “creates enormous chaos.”
The bill passed the House with 48 Democrats joining all Republicans.
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