Laken Riley Act

Trump Signs The First Bill Of His Second Presidency: Why Is It Named The Laken Riley Act?

President Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley Act into law, broadening the categories of individuals who can be arrested, detained, and deported by federal immigration authorities. This legislation marks the first law of Trump's second term and comes as he pledges stronger enforcement of immigration laws and greater barriers...

Guantánamo Bay Is In Cuba, But How Does The U.S. Own This Notorious Mass Detention Camp

President Donald Trump has authorized the creation of a detention facility at Guantánamo Bay designed to accommodate up to 30,000 undocumented migrants. This decision follows the enactment of the Laken Riley Act, a law which mandates the detention of unauthorized immigrants accused of theft and violent crimes. The facility, located...