US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

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Laken Riley Act

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Overview

The Laken Riley Act aims to increase the detention of certain non-U.S. nationals who have been arrested for theft-related crimes. It requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain individuals charged with burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting, particularly those deemed inadmissible due to these charges. Furthermore, it allows states to sue the federal government if immigration decisions or failures result in financial harm to the state or its residents, exceeding $100.

Key provisions

Requires DHS to detain non-U.S. nationals charged with theft-related offenses.
Expands the definition of ‘theft’ to include burglary, larceny, and shoplifting.
Authorizes states to sue DHS for immigration-related harms exceeding $100.
Grants states standing to challenge DHS decisions regarding alien release or parole.
Addresses visa granting limitations, allowing states to sue over violations.
Modifies detention procedures, requiring DHS to issue detainers and take custody of individuals.
Clarifies the definition of ‘harm’ for state lawsuits.
Specifies that certain actions, such as state-initiated lawsuits, are exempt from the injunctive relief limitations.

Who is affected

Non-U.S. nationals
State governments
The Department of Homeland Security
U.S. residents
Immigration attorneys

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Legislative history

37 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Jan 22, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 156 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR H277-278)

Jan 22, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H285-286)

Jan 22, 2025House

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on S. 5, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jan 22, 2025House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Jan 22, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 5.

Jan 22, 2025House

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 471 and S. 5. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 471 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of S. 5 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to commit.

Jan 22, 2025House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 53. (consideration: CR H277-284)

Jan 22, 2025House

Rule H. Res. 53 passed House.

Jan 23, 2025House

Presented to President.

Jan 23, 2025

Presented to President.

Jan 29, 2025

Signed by President.

Jan 29, 2025

Signed by President.

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