Laken Riley Act

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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10.

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      "fullName": "Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]",
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  "introducedDate": "2025-01-03",
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  "constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. COLLINS:\nH.R. 29.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nArticle I, Section 8 of the Constitution authorizes\nCongress to enact laws relating to the removal of aliens from\nthe United States.\nThe single subject of this legislation is:\nThis legislation adds to the list of crimes for which\nImmigration and Customs Enforcement must issue a detainer for\nthe apprehension and deportation of aliens unlawfully present\nin the United States. It also authorizes state governments to\nsue the federal government for injunctive relief on behalf of\nits residents.\n[Page H36]\n</pre>"
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