Webster Votes to Pass Laken Riley Act, Bill Goes to President Trump for Signature

Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act, legislation requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to arrest and detain illegal aliens who commit theft, burglary, larceny, and shoplifting offenses. “My Republican colleagues and I made a commitment to secure our borders and hold criminals accountable," said Rep. Daniel Webster. “The Laken Riley Act will provide law enforcement with the tools needed to uphold the rule of law and protect our communities. Now that this legislation has passed both the House and Senate, it goes to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. Promises made, promises kept.” The Laken Riley Act was introduced by Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) in response to the murder of his constituent Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student was murdered on February 22, 2024, by Jose Antonio Ibarra, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela. Ibarra was arrested multiple times prior to the death of Riley, including shoplifting in 2023, but was not detained by ICE. ###