The House is set to vote on the Laken Riley Act today, marking the first bill to receive a vote in this Congress. This underscores the significance of addressing immigration issues for congressional Republicans.
The bill, named after a Georgia student tragically killed by an undocumented immigrant, aims to mandate the detention of undocumented migrants who are charged with theft or burglary offenses.
For Democrats, this vote may present a challenge as the legislation previously garnered bipartisan support in the last Congress. The Senate is also gearing up to address the act on Friday.
During his presidential campaign, President-elect Donald Trump frequently referenced Laken Riley's story to criticize the border policies of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
