{"id":2195113,"date":"2024-03-07T22:14:59","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T03:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-led-house-passes-laken-riley-act-170-dems-vote-against-it\/"},"modified":"2024-03-07T22:16:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T03:16:15","slug":"gop-led-house-passes-laken-riley-act-170-dems-vote-against-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-led-house-passes-laken-riley-act-170-dems-vote-against-it\/","title":{"rendered":"GOP-controlled House passes &#8216;Laken Riley Act&#8217;, 170 Dems oppose"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgop-led-house-passes-laken-riley-act-170-dems-vote-against-it%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2195113&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The U.S. House of\u200b Representatives Passes the Laken Riley Act<\/h2>\n<p>The U.S. House of Representatives made a significant move on Thursday by passing the \u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/house-prepares-laken-riley-act-would-require-homeland-security-to-arrest-illegal-immigrants-charged-with-theft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laken Riley Act<\/a>. This bill, named after the tragic \u200dmurder of\u2063 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, mandates the \u200barrest of illegal\u2062 immigrants charged with \u2063theft in the United\u200d States.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c bill received a \u200cvote of <a href=\"https:\/\/clerk.house.gov\/Votes\/202466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">251-170<\/a> in favor, with all voting \u200bRepublicans \u2064and\u200d 37 Democrats supporting\u2064 it. However, 170 Democrats\u200c voted against \u2064it.\u200b Speaker Mike \u2063Johnson (R-LA) expressed his\u2063 disappointment, stating, &#8220;170 House Democrats\u200b just voted\u200b against the Laken Riley\u200d Act, \u2062refusing \u200dto require\u2063 the detention and deportation of \u2063illegal immigrants who \u200bhave been caught committing\u2063 a \u2062crime.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/118th-congress\/house-bill\/7511\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cLaken Riley Act\u201d<\/a> specifically demands \u200dthat the Secretary of Homeland Security take custody \u200cof aliens charged with\u200c theft in the \u200bUnited States.<\/p>\n<p>Representative Mike\u200c Collins (R-GA),\u2063 who introduced \u2064the legislation, \u2062celebrated the bipartisan support it\u200c received, saying, &#8220;IT\u2019S OFFICIAL: \u2063The Laken Riley Act has passed the House of Representatives on\u200d a \u200cbipartisan basis. 37 Democrats joined all\u200b Republicans in\u200c support of\u2063 this\u2063 bill and condemning Joe Biden\u2019s \u200bhandling of \u2063our southern border!&#8221; He urged \u2062the \u2062Senate to take up the bill immediately\u2064 to ensure justice for Laken and provide ICE \u200bwith more tools to detain and deport\u2063 criminal illegal aliens.<\/p>\n<p>However, Representative \u200dRo Khanna (D-CA) voiced concerns about the rights\u200c of illegal immigrants taken into custody, stating, &#8220;To \u200bhave someone \u2064detained without that due \u200dprocess,\u2063 I think is \u200bun-American.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The suspected murderer of Laken\u2063 Riley, 26-year-old Venezuelan Jose Ibarra, was initially detained \u200bat\u200c the southern border \u200bbut was released due\u2062 to overcrowding.\u200d He was later \u2064arrested in New York \u200bafter being caught \u200cdriving\u200c an unregistered car with a \u200bchild inside. Months later, Ibarra and his brother were accused of\u2062 shoplifting\u200b from a Walmart\u2063 in Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to mandating the arrest\u2063 of illegal immigrants charged with\u2063 theft, the Laken\u200b Riley Act grants state officials \u2063the\u2063 authority to take legal action against the U.S. attorney general or secretary of Homeland Security for any decisions that\u200c harm the \u200bstate or\u2063 its\u200b residents.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\"><b>CLICK HERE\u2062 TO GET THE\u2063 DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The \u2063bill, known as H.R. 7511, emphasizes that the Biden administration\u2063 should have taken appropriate \u200baction\u2063 against Laken Riley&#8217;s alleged murderer and calls for an end to catch-and-release policies, increased immigration\u2062 enforcement, and secure borders to prevent similar tragedies in the future.<\/p>\n<p><em>Hank Berrien\u200c contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What does the passage of the Laken Riley Act by the U.S. House of Representatives signify\u200b about the prioritization of public safety and the fight against crime in the country<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Y addresses the issue of illegal immigrants who have been charged with theft in the United States. \u2062The bill, \u200dintroduced\u2062 by \u200bRepresentative \u2063Scott Perry (R-PA), aims to ensure \u2064that individuals who enter the country illegally\u200d and engage in criminal activities are \u200carrested, detained, and subsequently deported.<\/p>\n<p>The passing of the Laken Riley Act is a significant step towards protecting the rights\u200c and safety of American citizens. Laken Riley&#8217;s tragic murder highlighted the urgent need for action to prevent such incidents \u2062from occurring \u200din the future. By focusing on individuals charged with theft, the\u200b bill seeks to address a \u200bspecific crime that often disproportionately affects communities across the nation.<\/p>\n<p>The support for this bill from Republicans and a notable number of Democrats demonstrates a shared commitment to upholding the law and keeping communities safe. \u2062However, \u200dthe fact that 170 Democrats voted against it raises\u200c concerns about their\u2063 stance on \u2062immigration policies and their prioritization of public safety.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b Laken Riley \u200cAct, if enacted \u200binto law, would require the Department of Homeland Security to swiftly arrest illegal immigrants charged with theft and commence deportation proceedings. This strong response is necessary\u2062 to ensure that those who commit crimes are held accountable for their actions,\u200b regardless of their \u200dimmigration status. By implementing this legislation, the U.S. House of Representatives aims to maintain law and order and safeguard American communities.<\/p>\n<p>Critics of the bill argue that it may exacerbate tensions surrounding immigration policy in the country. They claim that by singling out specific crimes committed by immigrants, it\u200b perpetuates a negative perception of immigrants as criminals. However, it is important to differentiate between law-abiding immigrants and those who \u200cengage in criminal \u200dactivity. The focus of the Laken Riley Act is solely \u200bon individuals who have been charged with theft, ensuring that the law enforcement system functions effectively and respects the safety of all citizens.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cpassing of the\u200b Laken Riley Act by the U.S. House of\u200d Representatives sends a strong message that the nation&#8217;s lawmakers prioritize the safety and well-being of \u2062their constituents. It reinforces the idea that\u2064 criminal actions \u2063should not be tolerated, regardless of an individual&#8217;s immigration status. By addressing a specific \u2064crime and aligning it with immigration policies, the bill aims to strike a balance between protecting society and maintaining a fair and just legal system.<\/p>\n<p>The Laken Riley Act will now proceed to the Senate for further consideration. Its passage in the U.S. House of Representatives serves as a crucial \u200bmilestone in the fight against crime and the protection\u200b of American citizens. It is hoped\u2063 that the Senate will recognize the importance of this legislation and act accordingly to ensure its enactment into law. The Laken Riley Act represents a crucial step towards a safer and more secure \u2064nation, where criminal actions\u2062 committed by illegal immigrants are \u200ddealt with swiftly and effectively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. House of Representatives approved the &#8220;Laken Riley Act&#8221; on Thursday. This bill mandates the arrest of illegal immigrants charged with theft in the United States. Named after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old Georgia nursing student, the bill passed with a vote of 251-170<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2195114,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2063470046-scaled-e1709844531260.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2195113","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2063470046-scaled-e1709844531260.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2195113","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2195113"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2195113\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2195114"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2195113"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2195113"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2195113"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}