House passes bill named after slain nursing student Laken Riley that allows states to sue DHS for harms from illegal immigration
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed its first major piece of legislation of the new Congress, the Laken Riley Act, ...
Mike Johnson sees Laken Riley Act as test for Democrats
The House speaker believes the Laken Riley Act will be a test of Democrats' "identity" after the 2024 election found most voters view the border as a top issue.
Iowa lawmakers gear up for 2025 session with renewed focus on immigration laws
In one week lawmakers will be back in Des Moines to gavel in for the 2025 legislative session.Immigration being a top issue during the last election is expecte ...
GOP-led immigration legislation passes House in first bill of new Congress, but faces uncertain future in Senate
The House voted on Tuesday to pass a GOP-led bill to require detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes, ...
House, Senate Republicans revive Trump-backed push to crack down on noncitizen voting
Lawmakers in the House and Senate are launching a new push to pass a bill to crack down on noncitizen voting in federal elections, amid ongoing concerns about the practice.
House passes immigration measure named for Laken Riley in first bill
The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal ...