The Laken Riley Act, a key piece of immigration enforcement legislation, is facing strong opposition in the Senate as prominent Democrats withhold support for its final passage. Named after Laken Riley, the 22-year-old nursing student tragically murdered in 2024 by an illegal immigrant with a history of,
crim inal offenses, the act aims to tighten immigration laws and address failures in enforcement. While the bill has gained bipartisan support in the House, it now faces resistance from several Senate Democrats. Introduced by Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), the Laken Riley Act focuses on closing loopholes in immigration enforcement.
