Search Results for keywords:"theft-related offenses"

Search Results: keywords:"theft-related offenses"

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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January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
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.
H. R. 29 — An Act 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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January 07, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:1,601
The Laken Riley Act, also known as H. R. 29, requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain certain immigrants charged with theft in the United States. It amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include theft-related offenses as grounds for...
Simple Explanation
The Laken Riley Act is a rule that says if someone who is not from the U.S. is charged with stealing, the police must take them into custody. It also lets states ask for help in court if they think the government isn't following this rule and they lose more than $100 because of it.

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