The measure's bipartisan approval reflects broad support for cracking down on crime perpetrated by illegal immigrants.

In a 64-35 vote, the Senate passed an immigration bill that mandates the detention of undocumented individuals accused of theft or burglary. The measure is now headed to the House, where it is expected to pass, probably becoming the first piece of legislation President Donald Trump signs into law.

This legislation is the most significant immigration enforcement and border security related bill to pass the Senate in nearly three decades.

The Laken Riley Act is aimed at cracking down on immigration by requiring federal officials to arrest undocumented immigrants who commit certain crimes related to theft and would

The U.S. Senate voted 64-35 on Monday to pass the proposed Laken Riley Act and sent the measure to the House of Representatives for consideration.

The Senate approved a bill known as the Laken Riley Act, which is aimed at expanding the federal government's mandate to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally.

The U.S. Senate has passed the Laken Riley Act in a 64 to 35 vote. The bill requires federal immigration authorities to detain illegal migrants, who are accused of theft-related crimes. The legislation is named after a Georgia nursing student who was killed by an illegal immigrant.

The Laken Riley Act is roiling the Senate Democratic Conference, as senators believe their party bungled immigration and border security in 2024 but aren’t happy about the swift passage of a bill they view as terrible policy.