The Laken Riley Act passed in a 263-156 vote with the support of 46 Democrats.
This new legislation aims to make it more feasible for federal immigration officials to detain and deport illegal migrants who are charged with crimes ranging from theft to assault on law enforcement.
"The GOP-controlled Senate also advanced the bill in a bipartisan 64-35 vote, but added measures to deport illegal immigrants who assault a police officer or cause death or "serious bodily injury" of another person."
Garnering support from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, the vote marked a shift in bi-partisan support for American defense against foreign adversaries.
The political needle has moved greatly since the beginning of Joe Biden's Presidency; which many attribute to the rise in crime correlating due to increased illegal migrant entries and turmoil at the U.S. Southern border.
BREAKING 🚨 The House approved the Laken Riley Act, expanding the federal government's mandate to detain illegal immigrants. This will be the first bill to cross President @realDonaldTrump desk.
— Toria Brooke (@realtoriabrooke) January 22, 2025
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Elizabeth Elkind of Fox News reported: "The original bill would direct Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to detain illegal immigrants accused of theft-related crimes. It also would allow states to sue the Department of Homeland Security for harm caused to their citizens because of illegal immigration."