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The U.S. Congress passes the Laken Riley Act following a 263–156 vote in the House of Representatives, making

Illegal immigration in the United States — The U.S. Congress passes the Laken Riley Act following a 263–156 vote in the House of Representatives, making it easier for immigration agents to detain and deport those without le

Published January 22, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Illegal immigration in the United States.

The U.S. Congress passes the Laken Riley Act following a 263–156 vote in the House of Representatives, making it easier for immigration agents to detain and deport those without legal status who are charged with a variety of crimes ranging from theft to assault. It will head to President Donald Trump for his signature. [https://www.npr.org/2025/01/22/nx-s1-5253926/congress-laken-riley-act (NPR)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-01-22).