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US President Donald Trump signs the Laken Riley Act in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, January 29, 2025. The Laken Riley Act -- which mandates the detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related crimes -- is named for a 22-year-old student murdered by a Venezuelan man with no papers who was wanted for shoplifting. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump Signs ‘Laken Riley Act’ Into Law: ‘America Will Never Forget Laken Hope Riley’

President Donald Trump has officially signed the Laken Riley Act into law, making the measure the first piece of legislation to receive the president’s signature and seal of approval since his return back to the White House.

Why America Needs Pam Bondi

By Mehek Cooke
January 27, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 26: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks during a news conference marking the 6th anniversary of the Trump administration's Executive Order 13769, also known as the Muslim ban, outside the U.S. Capitol on January 26, 2023 in Washington, DC. On January 27, 2017, President Trump enacted the ban, stopping people from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the U.S. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Rep. Ilhan Omar Criticizes Democrats Attending Trump’s Inauguration After Labeling Him A ‘Threat To Democracy’

Minnesota Democrat Representative Ilhan Omar recently called out Democrat politicians who attended President Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities after previously labeling him a “threat to democracy.”

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 23: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) signs the Laken Riley Act during an enrollment ceremony with members of the Georgia delegation in the Speaker's ceremonial office at the U.S. Capitol on January 23, 2025 in Washington, DC. Named after a young nursing student in Georgia who was murdered by a Venezuelan man, the Laken Riley Act requires the detainment of unauthorized immigrants accused of theft and violent crimes and it will be the first legislation that President Donald Trump will sign during his second term in office. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

House Passes Laken Riley Act, Delivering First Legislative Victory To Trump

The Laken Riley Act, an immigration detention measure named after 22-year-old Georgia nursing school student Laken Riley, who was brutally murdered by an illegal alien from Venezuela last year, was enacted by the Republican-led House on Wednesday.

US Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) speaks to reporters as he goes to vote on the Laken Riley Act at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025. The Laken Riley Act -- which calls for the detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related crimes -- is named for a 22-year-old student murdered by a Venezuelan man with no papers who was wanted for shoplifting. (Photo by Allison ROBBERT / AFP) (Photo by ALLISON ROBBERT/AFP via Getty Images)

Fetterman Denies Party Affiliation Switch Amidst Rumors: ‘Not Going To Happen’

Democrat Senator John Fetterman recently shot down rumors that he planned to leave the Democrat party in favor of the GOP.

(L) US President Joe Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom speak during a briefing from CalFire officials on the Palisades wildfire at Santa Monica Fire Station #5 in California on January 8, 2025. A ferocious wildfire in a Los Angeles suburb devoured buildings and sparked panicked evacuations January 7, as hurricane-force winds tore through the region. More than 200 acres (80 hectares) was burning in Pacific Palisades, a upscale spot with multi-million dollar homes in the Santa Monica Mountains. Across town, on the northern edge of Los Angeles, another fire broke out in Eaton Canyon, near Pasadena, quickly consuming 200 acres (81 hectares) later in the night, according to Angeles National Forest officials. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images) / (R-Top) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 02: Senator Scott Wiener speaks at the VIP reception at SF Pride 2023 Kick Off: "A Night Of Queer Entertainment" at The Castro Theatre on June 02, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images) / (R-Middle) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas speaks on stage at the Los Angeles Equality Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Rooftop on October 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Equality California) / (R-Bottom) Democrat Mike McGuire. (Photo via: official California State senator website)

CA Democrats Hold Special Session to ‘Trump-Proof’ State Amid Wildfires: : ‘More Focused On Trump Than Helping Residents’

As catastrophic fires continue to rage in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas, California Democrats rebuffed requests from Republicans in the Legislature to adjourn a special session preparing for the incoming Donald Trump administration.