Trump signs the Laken Riley Act into law

SUMMARY
A a small ceremony at the White House, President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law, marking his first legislative victory of his second term. The bill is named after Laken Riley, a nursing student tragically murdered in Athens, Georgia, by an illegal alien from Venezuela. This individual had entered the U.S. illegally and was convicted of the crime, sentenced to life in prison without parole. Riley’s killer had previously been released after being charged with theft in New York and Georgia. The Laken Riley Act mandates that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detain illegal aliens arrested or charged with crimes such as burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill passed the House with a 263-156 vote and the Senate with a 64-35 vote, gaining support from 46 Democrats and 12 Senate Democrats. Trump praised Riley’s memory and credited the law as a tribute to her, stressing its importance in protecting American lives and strengthening his immigration agenda.