Forty-six Democrats crossed party lines in voting to pass a bill requiring undocumented immigrants arrested for violent crimes to be held in jail pending trial.

Twelve Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to pass an immigration bill to address one of President Donald Trump's top ...

The Laken Riley Act, authored by Rep ... Addressing the divide in the party over the bill, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., told reporters: "Members will vote their districts.

Some Democrats went along with the MAGA movement to pass a bill some of their own colleagues and constituents said will ...

“Laken Riley casts out a net to cuff ... When asked about the divide in the party over the bill, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) told reporters, “The Democratic Caucus ...

And likely paid the price. Thirty-seven House Democrats voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act when the House approved the initial version of the bill last year. That figure ballooned to 48 ...

Legislation that would allow federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants accused of thefts and related crimes is gaining support despite costs of enforcement and due process concerns.

The House passed the legislation in a 263 to 156 vote. It now heads to President Trump's desk, where it's expected to be the first piece of legislation he signs in his new term. T ...

The Laken Riley Act was passed on a 264-159 vote, with 48 House Democrats joining the Republican majority. The bill will now move to the Republican-controlled Senate, which will take the measure ...

The Laken Riley Act, written by Rep ... Addressing the divide in the party over the bill, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., told reporters: "Members will vote their districts.

the Senate passed the Laken Riley Act in a 64 to 35 vote, with 12 Democrats onboard. But the upper chamber tacked on two amendments, which meant that the House had to vote on it again. The two ...