S. 5Became Law
Laken Riley Act
Requires DHS to detain certain non-U.S. nationals tied to specified crimes and allows states to sue over certain federal immigration enforcement decisions or failures
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires DHS to detain certain non-U.S. nationals tied to specified crimes and allows states to sue over certain federal immigration enforcement decisions or failures
Key points
- Require detention of certain noncitizens
- Authorize state immigration enforcement lawsuits
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Became Law
Latest action
2025-01-29 — Became Public Law No: 119-1.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedBorder security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsImmigrationImmigration status and procedures