The Laken Riley Act (S.5) is a bill that requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals who have been arrested for theft-related crimes, including shoplifting and burglary. The bill allows states to sue the federal government regarding immigration enforcement decisions and was signed into law by President Trump on January 24, 2025. The act is named after a nursing student allegedly murdered by an unauthorized immigrant. www.govtrack.us +2
Literal federal measure citations: S.5