President Donald J. Trump Signed S.5 into Law
Trump signed S.5, the Laken Riley Act, into law.
This act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien charged with theft within the United States.
The legislation addresses immigration enforcement and impacts the justice system.
Presidential Actions
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the President signed into law:
S. 5, the “Laken Riley Act,” which requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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President Trump enacted S.5, also known as the Laken Riley Act, on January 29, 2025.
This new law directs the Department of Homeland Security to apprehend any non-citizen accused of theft within the U.S.
The act's purpose extends beyond just theft, encompassing other unspecified objectives.