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HR 29119th CongressIntroduced
Laken Riley Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & JusticeDefense & National SecurityImmigration
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Laken Riley Act mandates detention of aliens charged with theft offenses and expands state attorneys general's authority to enforce immigration detention and removal requirements through legal action.
Key Points
- 1Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include theft-related offenses as grounds for mandatory detention
- 2Grants state attorneys general standing to sue federal officials for violations causing harm exceeding $100
- 3Requires expedited judicial review of civil actions brought by states to enforce immigration detention policies
Impact Areas
Undocumented immigrants charged with theft offensesState governments and residents experiencing immigration enforcement impactsFederal and local law enforcement agencies handling detention procedures
Generated by legislative-analysis-v2 on Nov 11, 2025