Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) expressed frustration with members of his party who voted against the Laken Riley Act, legislation focused on empowering U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to more effectively detain and deport undocumented immigrants who have committed crimes. The bill, which was brought to the Senate floor today, did not receive enough support from Democrats to advance, leading Fetterman to question the party’s stance on crime and immigration.

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Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) on Wednesday became the second Senate Democrat to co-sponsor a Republican-led bill to crack down on illegal immigration ahead of a procedural vote on the measure on Friday. The Laken Riley Act, which cleared the House on Tuesday with the support of 48 Democrats, would require federal authorities to detain illegal immigrants charged with theft-related crimes until deportation. “Not only am I voting yes on the Laken Riley…

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Although House Democrats overall voted against the Laken Riley Act, several Democrat senators have joined forces with Republicans in supporting the key immigration law. The House officially passed the Laken Riley Act on Tuesday with the support of 216 Republicans and 48 Democrats. At the same time, ...

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When asked if he thought crimes committed by illegal immigrants were one of the biggest issues for the 2024 election, the Pennsylvania Senator responded, "If we can't pull up with 7 votes, at least 7 out of 47 [from Democrat Senators] - that's a reason why we lost."

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Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is the first Senate Democrat to sign onto a Republican-led bill that would require federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for theft-related crimes. The bill, passed Tuesday in the House, is slated to come up for a Senate vote on Friday. In addition to

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Fetterman Calls for Action on Immigration Enforcement, Addresses Democrats' Concerns Over Laken Riley Act

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