3 h, jan 29, 2025 y - Trump signs Laken Riley Act

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an immigration detention measure into law, marking the first legislative win of his second term as the Republican-led Congress angles to execute his agenda.

The House gave its final approval of the bill in a 263-156 vote last Wednesday, with 46 Democrats joining all Republicans in favor. The measure also passed the Senate last week in a 64-35 vote, with 12 Democrats breaking with their party to back it.

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