The Laken Riley Act, named for the slain nursing school student who was attacked and killed by a Venezuelan citizen who had entered the U.S. illegally, is the first legislative win of Trump's second term.

The Laken Riley Act mandates detention for unauthorized immigrants accused of crimes. With bipartisan support, it empowers states to sue over enforcement failures, sparking debate on immigration, civil rights,

The Laken Riley Act directs Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain illegal immigrants arrested or charged with theft-related crimes, or those accused of assaulting a police officer.

President Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley Act into law, marking his first legislative victory since he returned to the White House after he campaigned on immigration and the border

New law mandates detention of illegal immigrants accused of serious crimes, regardless of whether they have been convicted.

This bipartisan legislation represents the most substantial reform in immigration enforcement and border security in nearly three decades.

Ten Senate Democrats joined Republicans Friday to advance the Laken Riley Act, making way for final passage of the bill as soon as next week.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the first bill of his new administration, and it is named after a slain Georgia nursing student whose name became a rallying cry during his White House campaign.

President Donald Trump remembers the victims of migrant crime and their families.