Senate Approves Border Crackdown Bill, Heads to Final House Vote
The Senate just gave the green light to a new bill that could shake up immigration enforcement. The measure, which focuses on deporting undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes, is now one step closer to becoming law. After passing the Senate with a 64-35 vote, it’s headed back to the House for a final vote this week. If approved, it’ll land on President Trump’s desk for his signature.
This bill, called the Laken Riley Act, is named after a 22-year-old nursing student from Georgia who was tragically killed last year. The suspect, an undocumented migrant from Venezuela, had been arrested for shoplifting but wasn’t detained. The case sparked outrage and fueled calls for stricter immigration policies.
The legislation would require federal officials to detain and potentially deport migrants arrested for crimes like burglary, theft, or assaulting a police officer. It also adds more serious offenses, such as crimes causing death or severe injury, to the list.
Interestingly, the bill saw support from both sides of the aisle, with 12 Democrats joining Republicans in the Senate vote. This bipartisan backing highlights a growing agreement on tightening border security, even as some Democrats remain divided over the issue.
The House had already passed a similar version of the bill earlier this month, so final approval seems likely. If it clears Congress, President Trump is expected to sign it quickly, marking a major step in his promised immigration crackdown.
Stay tuned as the House prepares to cast its final vote this week. This could be the first major immigration bill to reach the President’s desk in years.
Senate Approves Border Crackdown Bill, Heads to Final House Vote
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