The measure's bipartisan approval reflects broad support for cracking down on crime perpetrated by illegal immigrants.

President Donald Trump is poised to sign the first bill of his new administration, and it is named after a slain Georgia ...

The House of Representatives passed a Senate-revised version of the Laken Riley Act Wednesday, sending the first piece of ...

The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.

"Laken’s horrific murder should never have happened. While we cannot bring Laken back, Congress can and must pass the Laken Riley Act to save American lives and prevent this tragedy from ...

Legal experts and researchers say incoming President Donald Trump's promised mass deportations could actually end up undermining goals of public safety and national security.

Dan Gooding is a Newsweek reporter based in New York City. His focus is reporting on immigration and border security. He has covered immigration issues extensively, including the root causes of ...

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