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State Sen. Andrew Jones: Katie Britt is the secret sauce to accomplishing the impossible in Congress

At a time when congressional politics remain so deeply partisan and polarized, Katie Britt’s assemblage of bi-partisan support for a bill that so many on the far left find distasteful is a remarkable feat and a testament to her skills, talents, and, quite frankly, her personal charm.

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Britt anticipating final passage of Laken Riley Act on Monday after Trump sworn in

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) eagerly anticipates the final passage of the Laken Riley Act in the Senate on Monday, shortly after President Donald Trump is sworn into office.

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Thomas Govan: It's time for the U.S. Senate to pass the Laken Riley Act

The Laken Riley Act requires the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody illegal aliens charged with or convicted of burglary, larceny or theft.

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Britt expecting '60% or more' support for Laken Riley Act in Senate — 'Americans are sick of excuses, and they're ready for action'

As the U.S. Senate prepares to debate the Laken Riely Act this week, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Auburn) remains confident the bill will gain enough bipartisan support to pass, given the political mandate shown by the popular election of Donald Trump last November.

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Britt praises Laken Riley Act clearing procedural hurdle in Senate — ‘An important step forward in making our country safer’

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) praised the Senate’s bipartisan 84-9 vote to advance the Laken Riley Act on Thursday.

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Britt again calls for passage of Laken Riley Act as trial of accused killer begins in Georgia

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is renewing calls for Congress to pass the Laken Riley Act as the trial begins for the killer of the bill’s namesake.

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State Rep. Yarbrough pre-files Laken Riley Act for 2025 after fizzling in previous legislative session

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) has already pre-filed legislation for 2025 that would bolster local law enforcement’s ability to work with federal agencies to enforce immigration laws after fizzling out during the last legislative session.

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Britt, Senate colleagues continue push to pass Laken Riley Act

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is continuing to push for Senate Democrats to allow a vote on bipartisan legislation that would mandate the deportation of illegal aliens who commit certain crimes.

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Katie Britt calls on Senate to pass Laken Riley Act after blocked vote – 'If this bill had been the law of the land, Laken Riley would still be alive today'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently spoke from the Senate floor, imploring her colleagues to pass the Laken Riley Act after it was prevented from receiving a floor vote for the second time in a row.  

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House committee advances Laken Riley Act – 'We have empowered local law enforcement in some way to help keep our community safe'

The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee voted to advance legislation bolstering local law enforcement’s ability to work with federal agencies to enforce immigration laws after weeks of delays.

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House committee delays vote on Laken Riley Act for the second week in a row

The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee voted Wednesday to once again delay voting on legislation that would bolster local law enforcement’s ability to work with federal agencies to enforce immigration laws.

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House committee delays vote on Laken Riley Act; Bill moved to subcommittee

The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee voted Wednesday to delay voting on legislation that would bolster local law enforcement’s ability to work with federal agencies to enforce immigration laws.

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Britt introduces 'Laken Riley Act' in U.S. Senate — 'Laken Riley’s heartbreaking murder was a direct, preventable consequence of willful open border policies by President Biden'

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) on Wednesday introduced the Laken Riley Act, which is the Senate Companion to H.R. 7511, initially introduced by U.S. Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.).