The Laken Riley Act (S.5), presented in the 119th Congress (2025-2026) by Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), seeks to implement substantial reforms to U.S. immigration enforcement policies. This legislation requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain specific undocumented individuals who are implicated in property crimes, including burglary, theft, larceny, … Continue reading What is the Laken Riley Act and what will its effects be on legal immigration?