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Rep. Angie Craig Regrets Supporting Controversial Immigration Act

3/4/2026

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U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) regrets voting for the Laken Riley Act.
The Laken Riley Act authorizes detention of undocumented immigrants accused of crimes.
The act also lets state attorneys general sue the federal government over immigration crimes.
Craig is running for the Senate against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D-Minn.) who criticized her support for the bill.
Craig's reversal stems from experiences protesting ICE actions after violent incidents.

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U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) regrets voting for the Laken Riley Act.
The Laken Riley Act authorizes detention of undocumented immigrants accused of crimes.
The act also lets state attorneys general sue the federal government over immigration crimes.
Craig is running for the Senate against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D-Minn.) who criticized her support for the bill.
Craig's reversal stems from experiences protesting ICE actions after violent incidents.