President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law, marking the first legislation passed during his term. The act mandates the detention of undocumented individuals convicted of theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to prevent future crimes. The bill was inspired by the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley in February 2024, allegedly at the hands of an undocumented migrant. It also grants states the right to sue federal officials who fail to enforce immigration laws or violate them.
President Donald Trump holds the document after signing the Laken Riley Act during an event in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Washington. President Donald Trump signed into law the Laken Riley Act today as the first piece of legislation to get his signature this term.“Standing alongside as he signs this crucial legislation into law,” Britt posted to X on Wednesday.
It requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain undocumented individuals who commit theft, burglary, larceny or shoplifting offenses so they cannot reoffend and commit further crime, according to its text. The act also creates standing for states to bring civil actions against federal officials who refuse to enforce immigration law or who violate the law.
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