What does Preamble of Laken Riley Act do?

This Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft. The Act includes provisions for other purposes, though these are not detailed in this section.

What does DETENTION OF CERTAIN ALIENS WHO COMMIT THEFT. of Laken Riley Act do?

This section amends Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Amendments modify the criteria for determining inadmissibility of aliens. New subparagraph (E) is added to paragraph (1) specifying inadmissibility based on certain offenses. The offenses include burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury. Paragraph (2) defines terms like 'burglary,' 'theft,' 'larceny,' 'shoplifting,' 'assault of a law enforcement officer,' and 'serious bodily injury' based on the jurisdiction where the acts occurred. The Secretary of Homeland Security is required to issue a detainer for aliens meeting the criteria in paragraph (1)(E) and take custody if not already detained.

What does ENFORCEMENT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL OF A STATE. of Laken Riley Act do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to grant state attorneys general (or other authorized state officers) standing to bring actions against federal agencies. These actions can be brought alleging violations of detention and removal requirements, apprehension and detention of aliens, requirements related to visas, limitations on parole, and detention requirements. The actions are to be brought in U.S. district court to obtain injunctive relief. Courts are directed to expedite the disposition of these civil actions. A state or its residents are considered harmed if they experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100. Paragraph (1) of Section 242(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act does not apply to actions brought pursuant to specific sections amended by this bill.

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Laken Riley Act

Last updated: 1/29/2025 · Introduced: 1/6/2025

Author: Katie Britt (R-AL)

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The Secretary of Homeland Security is required to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with certain offenses, including theft, burglary, and assault of a law enforcement officer.
The Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to grant state attorneys general standing to bring actions against federal agencies for alleged violations of detention and removal requirements.
The Act modifies the criteria for determining inadmissibility of aliens, making certain offenses, such as larceny and shoplifting, grounds for inadmissibility.

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