Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:30am on 23 Jan 2025,Thursday International
The US Congress passed the GOP-led Laken Riley Act with a 263-156 vote, including support from 46 Democrats, marking President Trump’s first legislative victory. The bill mandates the detention and deportation of undocumented migrants charged with crimes like theft and assault. Named after a Georgia student killed by an undocumented migrant, the act has sparked debate over immigration policy. However, challenges loom as ICE estimates an additional $3.2 billion and 110,000 detention beds are needed for implementation. Democrats opposing the bill argue it could harm US foreign policy and overwhelm existing immigration resources.
