The bill, named for Laken Riley, a Georgia student killed by an immigrant, adds legislative muscle to President Trump’s immigration enforcement push.

Find out more about President Donald Trump’s first immigration bill, which has just passed the House 263-156 with the support of 46 Democrats.

The House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that requires the detainment of unauthorized immigrants accused of theft and violent crimes, marking the first legislation that ...

• The Laken Riley Act, passed by Congress, mandates federal detention of undocumented immigrants accused of even minor crimes. • Critics, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, argue the bill ...

Britt intends to reintroduce the legislation Thursday after Senate Democrats blocked the measure in September.

District 6 representative was only Maryland Democrat to approve measure for immigrant detention headed for Trump's signature.

As Trump's executive action starts to take effect, a severely undermined and rudderless Democratic Party is contending with ...

Almost one year after Laken Riley’s murder in Athens, the bill bearing her name passed its final Congressional vote Wednesday and now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) slammed the Laken Riley Act in a speech on the House floor on Wednesday, pointing out that some House members may have financial incentives to vote for the ...

President Donald Trump’s promise to deport “millions and millions” of immigrants will hinge on securing money for detention centers.

An internal NYPD memo by Commissioner Jessica Tisch sent last week reminds officers to not assist federal authorities in immigration enforcement in the five boroughs.