To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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Legislative Progress
Enrolled (Passed Congress)Read the second time and placed on the calendar
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Mrs. Britt (for herself, Mr. Risch, Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Lankford, …
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Ernst Amdt No. 8, As Amended
On the Cloture Motion S. 5
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On the Amendment S.Amdt. 23 to S. 5 (No short title on file)
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The Laken Riley Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain undocumented immigrants who are charged with, arrested for, or convicted of burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. It also gives state attorneys general the right to sue DHS if detention/removal requirements are not met and harm the state.
Who Benefits and How
State governments gain legal standing to force federal immigration enforcement. Communities concerned about property crime by undocumented immigrants gain a mandatory detention requirement. Immigration enforcement agencies receive clearer detention mandates.
Who Bears the Burden and How
DHS must expand detention capacity and resources to comply with mandatory detention requirements. Undocumented immigrants charged with any theft-related offense face mandatory detention. Federal courts may see increased immigration-related litigation from state AGs.
Key Provisions
- Mandatory detention for undocumented immigrants charged with theft offenses
- State AG standing to sue DHS over detention/removal failures
- Low threshold ($100) for state "harm" to establish standing
- Expedited court proceedings for state enforcement actions
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Mandates DHS detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related offenses and gives state attorneys general standing to sue DHS for detention/removal failures.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expand mandatory immigration detention and empower states to enforce federal compliance"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Homeland Security
- "attorney_general_of_state"
- → State Attorney General
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
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