Search Results: keywords:"judicial system"

  • H. R. 29 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,785

    The bill known as the "Laken Riley Act" requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain immigrants in the U.S. who are charged with theft-related offenses, such as burglary or larceny. It allows state attorneys general to bring legal actions against federal authorities if they believe...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Laken Riley Act" is about having a special rule that says if someone from another country gets in trouble for stealing in the U.S., they have to stay with the police. It also lets people from different states try to stop the rule if they think it's making things worse for their state.

  • S. 3998 — An Act To provide for the permanent appointment of certain temporary district judgeships.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:627

    S. 3998, also known as the “Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024,” aims to make certain temporary district judgeships permanent. The Act specifically affects district courts in Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, New Mexico, North Carolina,...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make sure that some temporary judges in certain states can stay as permanent judges to help the courts work better.