Mandatory immigration detention expanded (Laken Riley Act)
Enacted8/10
Federal · Laken Riley Act, Pub. L. 119-1 · Signed Jan 29, 2025
Impact 8/10
Requires mandatory detention of noncitizens who entered without admission or lack valid documents and are arrested for, charged with, convicted of, or admit theft, burglary, larceny, shoplifting, assaulting a law enforcement officer, or crimes causing death or serious bodily injury. Does not apply to lawful permanent residents. DHS reported 17,500 detentions under the Act by December 2025.
ImmigrationSafety net & benefitsImmigrants
Sources
✓ Verified against primary sources 2026-08-15