Katie Britt (R-AL)
CosponsoredLaken Riley Act
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.
Became law
The House voted 263–156 on Jan 22.
This legislation requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take certain inadmissible aliens into custody if they are charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admit to committing burglary, theft, larceny, shopli…
Yes· 2 of 5
- Scored +3
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill emphasizes the detention of aliens charged with theft, potentially contributing to increased border security efforts.
- Scored +2
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
Grants State Attorneys General the power to sue the federal government, increasing state power relative to the federal government.
The opposite· 2 of 7
- Scored -5
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill negatively impacts immigrants facing charges, as it mandates their detention.
- Scored -3
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
By mandating detention for certain offenses, the bill could reduce opportunities for some immigrants to pursue a pathway to citizenship.