Senate Republicans refuse to work with Democrats on immigration bill
Key Senate Republicans rejected a request by a group of moderate Democrats to jettison their party-line efforts on immigration and instead work on a bipartisan solution.
Republicans shoot down Democratic request for a bipartisan immigration bill
Senate Republicans are rejecting a request by moderate Democrats to jettison their party-line efforts on immigration and work on a bipartisan solution.
Congress has passed a tough new immigration bill. What does that mean to California?
The Laken Riley Act, named for an Athens, Ga., nursing student murdered last year by an undocumented man, passed in the House by a 253 to 156 vote. Forty-six Democrats, including six from California, and 217 Republicans voted for the bill. There was no GOP opposition, while 156 Democrats voted no.
GOP pursues immigration reform bill without input from Democrats
Key Senate Republicans rejected a request by a group of moderate Democrats to jettison their party-line efforts on immigration and instead work on a bipartisan solution. Fmr. Rep. Carlos Curbelo discusses.
Sen. Britt’s landmark immigration enforcement bill passes Senate
This legislation is the most significant immigration enforcement and border security related bill to pass the Senate in nearly three decades.
US Congress Democrats Help Spirit Immigrant Clampdown Bill to Trump
The U.S. Congress on Wednesday delivered Republican President Donald Trump legislation requiring the detention of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally who are accused of theft, with a significant number of Democrats voting in favor.
Senate Democrats Want GOP’s Attention on Immigration, Letter Shows
Mark Kelly of Arizona, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R., S.D.) saying they are willing to provide the votes for legislation to address the country’s “pressing border security and immigration needs.
Congress clears GOP-led immigration enforcement bill, with Democrats on board
The House voted 263 to 156 to approve the Laken Riley act, sending the measure to Trump for his signature. The measure would make it easier for federal immigration officials to detain and deport those without legal status who are charged with specific crimes.
13 Democratic senators tell the GOP they are ready to collaborate on "fair immigration enforcement"
The senators said they would cooperate with the GOP to address "pressing border security and immigration needs”
House passes Laken Riley Act, teeing up immigration crackdown
The House voted on an amended version of the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday, two weeks after it initially passed the bill.
House passes Laken Riley Act as Trump begins immigration crackdown
The bill would allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to arrest and detain undocumented immigrants accused of theft ...
What is the Laken Riley Act? A look at the first bill Trump will sign
The Laken Riley Act would require the detention of unauthorized immigrants accused of theft and violent crimes ...
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Rep. Lynch defends backing Laken Riley Act, saying U.S. immigration system is 'out of control'
This month, both branches of Congress passed the Laken Riley Act with bi-partisan support. Of the state's Congressional ...
Vote count: Senate passes Laken Riley immigration bill on Trump’s first day
In a 64-35 vote, the Senate passed an immigration bill that mandates the detention of undocumented individuals accused of ...
Senate approves Laken Riley Act, sending immigration measure back to House
The Senate approved a bill known as the Laken Riley Act, which is aimed at expanding the federal government's mandate to ...
Gov. Bill Lee calls on Tennessee legislature to create 'immigration enforcement' entity
A special session primarily developed around Gov. Bill Lee's signature education voucher proposal will now also include ...
Immigration takes center stage on Capitol Hill, and Texans are deep in the mix
Immigration has dominated the new session of Congress, which is now under GOP control, with Democrats pushing back on ...