
(GoRealNewsNow.com) – In a resounding victory for American safety and immigration reform, the House of Representatives recently passed the Laken Riley Act, sending it to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.
This landmark legislation, named after a young nursing student tragically murdered by an illegal alien, marks a crucial step in cracking down on violent criminals who enter the country illegally.
The Laken Riley Act, which passed the House with a decisive 263-156 vote, including support from 46 Democrats, represents a significant win for President Trump’s renewed commitment to securing the borders and enforcing immigration laws.
This legislation requires Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal aliens involved in crimes such as burglary and theft, closing loopholes that have allowed dangerous criminals to roam free on our streets.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) emphasized the importance of this moment, stating, “Today we’re going to send to President Trump’s desk his very first bill to sign into law.”
Democrats just helped Republicans hand President Donald Trump his first legislative win: the Laken Riley Act.
(When it passes the House again, which is expected to happen later this week) https://t.co/97TY86cgti
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Moreover, the Act goes beyond mere detention, empowering state attorneys general to sue the Homeland Security secretary if immigration laws are not properly enforced.
This provision ensures accountability and prevents future administrations from neglecting their duty to protect American citizens from criminal aliens.
Despite overwhelming support, some Democrats predictably opposed the bill, citing baseless concerns about resources and enforcement priorities.
Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) claimed, “This bill comes with an astronomical price tag and will create more problems than it solves. It will make our immigration system more chaotic and our country less safe.”
However, Republicans have made it clear that they plan to allocate the necessary resources for law enforcement to deport violent illegal aliens effectively.
The Laken Riley Act is just the beginning of a broader GOP immigration policy agenda aimed at restoring law and order to our nation’s borders.
As part of a larger border security package, this legislation lays the groundwork for comprehensive reform that will finally address the immigration crisis that has plagued the country for far too long.
With President Trump poised to sign this crucial bill into law, Americans can rest assured that their government is taking concrete steps to protect them from the dangers posed by illegal immigration.
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