House Passes Laken Riley Act by Large Bipartisan Margin, Putting Pressure on Senate Democrats

Two Democratic senators have already signed on to the legislation, meaning it needs just five more in order to avoid a filibuster.

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A supporter holds a poster with a photo of Laken Riley at a President Trump campaign rally. AP/Mike Stewart

Some Senate Democrats face a difficult choice later this week when they must decide whether to vote to pass the so-called Laken Riley Act, which would force the Department of Homeland Security to detain all illegal migrants charged with burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The House passed the bill by a wide, bipartisan margin on Tuesday. 

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