S. 5, also known as the “Laken Riley Act,” requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain individuals who are in the United States unlawfully and have been charged with theft, among other crimes. The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the...
Simple Explanation
The Laken Riley Act says that if someone who is not allowed to be in the country is caught stealing or doing other bad things, they must be kept in custody, and states can ask for help if they get hurt because of this.