President Donald J. Trump Signed S.5 into Law
Presidential Action
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January 29, 2025
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Document 974
Summary
On January 29, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the "Laken Riley Act" into law, mandating that the Secretary of Homeland Security detain non-citizens charged with theft in the United States. This law could lead to increased detentions of immigrants, raising potential legal challenges regarding due process and civil liberties. Politically, the act may intensify debates over immigration policy and enforcement practices in the U.S.