The US Congress has passed the Laken Riley Act, requiring undocumented immigrants arrested for theft or violent crimes to be jailed pending trial. Named after a Georgia student murdered by a Venezuelan migrant, the bill passed with bipartisan support in both chambers.
It mandates the detention of migrants charged with serious crimes and allows states to sue the federal government over immigration policies. Critics argue it lacks funding and unfairly targets suspects before conviction. The bill now awaits President Trump’s signature, marking an early legislative win for his administration.
