S. 5, also known as the "Laken Riley Act," requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain non-citizens in the U.S. who have been charged with theft. The bill modifies the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the conditions under which non-citizens can be detained,...
Simple Explanation
The Laken Riley Act is about catching people who are not from here if they are caught stealing. It says the big boss of safety has to make sure these people are taken care of quickly, but some grown-ups are worried it might cost too much money and make too many people argue in court.