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Trump's Laken Riley Act Sparks Safety Concerns Amid GOP Divisions

1/21/2025

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President Trump is poised to sign the Laken Riley Act, which would require the detention of undocumented immigrants accused of theft, sparking concerns about women's safety and neglecting economic challenges. In a contrasting move, GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is advocating for remote voting for new parents, seeking bipartisan support after her initial proposal was dismissed by GOP leaders.

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President Trump is poised to sign the Laken Riley Act, which would require the detention of undocumented immigrants accused of theft, sparking concerns about women's safety and neglecting economic challenges. In a contrasting move, GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is advocating for remote voting for new parents, seeking bipartisan support after her initial proposal was dismissed by GOP leaders.