Who Stands With Americans?S. 5 · 119th Congress
Detain migrants charged with theft or violence
Laken Riley Act
What it does
Requires federal detention of people in the country unlawfully who are charged with theft, assault or similar crimes, and lets states sue over enforcement failures.
Outcome
Signed into law on January 29, 2025.
The test
| Pillar | Question | Answer | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday life | Does it protect or undercut American jobs, wages and public safety? | Helps Americans | Keeps people charged with theft and violent crimes in custody rather than released pending hearings. |
| Consensus | Where reliable polling exists, do most Americans across parties support or oppose it? | Helps Americans | National polls in January 2025 found majority support across parties. |
Votes counted: Senate 64–35 on Jan 20, 2025 · House 263–156 on Jan 22, 2025.