Laken Riley Act
Congress Requires Federal Officials to Detain Immigrants Charged with Theft or Attacking Police
Signed Into Law
This legislation has been enacted.
Legislative Progress
64–35
263–156
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
This law directly targets undocumented immigrants by requiring mandatory federal detention for anyone charged with, arrested for, or convicted of theft, burglary, larceny, shoplifting, or assaulting a law enforcement officer. Even a minor shoplifting charge — not a conviction — can now trigger a federal detainer and custody transfer. This significantly increases the risk of deportation for undocumented individuals, even for low-level alleged offenses, and removes the possibility of release on bond or parole in many cases.
Milestones
Became Public Law No: 119-1.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 156 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR H277-278)
Vote Results
8 votesOn the Amendment
To include crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury to the list of offenses that, if committed by an inadmissible alien, require mandatory detention.
On Passage
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Laken Riley Act
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