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159 DEMOCRATS OPPOSE THE "LAKEN RILEY ACT" LEGISLATION TO DEPORT CRIMINAL SEX OFFENDER ILLEGALS. DEMOCRATS OVERWHELMINGLY SIDE WITH SEX OFFENDERS AGAINST CITIZENS - The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Laken Riley Act, legislation requiring federal immigration authorities to detain illegal migrants committing theft-related crimes in the United States. The bill, named in memory of Laken Riley, a University of Georgia student murdered by an illegal immigrant, passed 264-159, with every Republican and 48 Democrats voting in favor.
[ all 159 who voted against the bill listed ]
The act also allows states to sue the Department of Homeland Security for damages caused by illegal immigration. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson strongly criticized the 159 Democrats who voted against the bill, stating in a statement, “It is hard to believe after countless horrific stories like Laken’s, ANY House Democrats would vote against deporting illegal aliens who commit violent crimes against American citizens.”
Riley’s killer, Venezuelan national Jose Antonio Ibarra, was convicted in November for her murder. Prior to the incident, Ibarra had been arrested for shoplifting but was released as [under the law at ha time] the charge was considered a misdemeanor.
The act’s passage signifies a major Republican effort to prioritize immigration enforcement under the newly convened Congress. Speaker Johnson noted the broader message from voters in recent elections, emphasizing demands for secure borders and strict deportation policies.
Georgia Republican Rep. Mike Collins, who sponsored the bill, highlighted its necessity during House floor debates, stating, “Right now, ICE is unable to detain and deport these illegal criminals who commit these minor-level crimes, but the Laken Riley Act will fix this.”
Riley’s family has been vocal in their support of the legislation, describing it as a measure that could prevent future tragedies. “The Laken Riley Act has our full support because it would help save innocent lives and prevent more families from going through the kind of heartbreak we’ve experienced,” said her mother and stepfather, Allyson and John Phillips.
While the bill received bipartisan support, opposition came largely from House Democrats, including Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, who argued the legislation risks detaining migrants wrongfully accused of crimes. “This is a radical departure from current law, which since 1996 has generally required mandatory detention only for persons who are criminally convicted or who admit to having committed certain serious crimes,” Raskin said during the debate.
The act now moves to the Senate, where Republican Sen. Katie Britt introduced a companion bill supported by all Senate Republicans and Democratic Sen. John Fetterman. A Senate vote could happen as early as Friday.
To view the full list of Democrats who opposed the bill, click here.
159 ultra-woke Democrat-Bolsheviks, who desperately want to be primaried out in the next election.
The people you are in Washington to represent and protect are taxpaying U.S. citizens and their children, NOT the illegal immigrant parasite criminals you have chosen to side with over your constituents.
Thank you for showing your true ideology and loyalties. These will make
perfect campaign ads in 18 months, to remove all 159 of you.
Proving you haven't learned a damned thing since the Nov 2024 election.
Quadrupling down on stupid.
