House Republicans Introduce Lakin-Riley Act To Combat Illegal Immigration

• The Lakin-Riley Act aims to prevent violent crimes by illegal immigrants.

• It requires ICE to arrest and detain criminal aliens for deportation.

• States can sue the federal government for not enforcing immigration laws.

This undated image provided by Augusta University shows Laken Hope Riley, a nursing student whose body was found Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, Ga., aft

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House Speaker Mike Johnson from Louisiana discussed the upcoming State of the Union address and the pressing issue of the Lakin-Riley Act. The Act, named after a victim of a violent crime committed by an illegal immigrant, aims to prevent such tragedies from reoccurring.

Speaker Johnson emphasized the importance of the Lakin-Riley Act, stating that it is crucial to prevent the release of dangerous criminals into communities. He criticized the Biden administration for allowing illegal criminals to roam the streets, posing a threat to innocent American citizens.

The proposed legislation would require ICE to arrest and detain criminal aliens and facilitate their deportation. Additionally, it would grant states the ability to sue the federal government for failing to enforce federal immigration laws.

House Republicans and their counterparts in Congress are committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety of American communities. The Lakin-Riley Act is seen as a necessary step towards achieving these goals and preventing further tragedies like the one that befell Lakin Riley.