Politics Jan 22 House passes bill on immigrant detention that would be Trump’s first law to sign By Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Politics Jan 20 WATCH: Senate passes Laken Riley Act and confirms Rubio as secretary of state Convening shortly after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president, the Senate on Monday passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes. By Associated Press
Politics Jan 17 Senate advances a migrant detention bill that could be first law Trump signs The Senate is heading toward a final vote on legislation that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes. By Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Politics Jan 09 WATCH: Senate Republicans speak about Laken Riley Act on detaining undocumented immigrants accused of some crimes Newly in the minority, Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to advance the immigration legislation, signaling that they will try and find spots to work with President-elect Donald Trump while simultaneously trying to block much of his agenda. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Nation Nov 20 Man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole The Venezuelan man convicted in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. By Kate Brumback, Associated Press
Mar 12 Watch 6:24 As concerns grow around surging violent crime, the numbers tell a different story By Stephanie Sy, Shoshana Dubnow Several high profile stories have put a spotlight on violent crimes in the U.S., particularly in cities and metro areas. The death of Laken Riley, in particular, took center stage during last week's State of the Union. But while murder… Continue watching
Mar 07 House Republicans pass bill to detain migrants accused of theft after Georgia student killed By Stephen Groves, Associated Press The legislation would also allow states to sue the federal government for crimes committed by immigrants who enter the country illegally. Continue reading