President Trump Signs Budd-Britt Laken Riley Act into Law
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) released a statement after President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law. Senator Budd led this legislation with Senator Katie Britt (R-AL). This was the first bill President Trump signed since he returned to office.
The law is named after 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley who was murdered by an illegal alien on the University of Georgia campus last year. That illegal alien had been previously arrested for theft and shoplifting but was released.
The law requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest illegal aliens who commit an assault on law enforcement, theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting offenses and would mandate that these aliens are detained until they are removed from the United States.
The bill was led in the House by Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA).
Sen. Budd said in a statement:
“The American people sent a clear message on November 5th: It is time to return to law and order. President Trump pledged to make American safe again, and his signing of the Laken Riley Act is another promise kept. I am grateful to have led this legislation with Senator Katie Britt, John Fetterman, and Majority Leader John Thune.”
Senator Britt said:
“Today, I was honored to join President Trump as he signed the Laken Riley Act into law. This landmark bill is historic for many reasons, including the fact this was the first bill he signed into law as the 47th President. Alongside President Trump, Republican majorities in Congress are turning promises made into promises kept. I’m incredibly proud of the bipartisan, lifesaving legislation we were able to achieve to protect American families and honor the life and legacy of Laken Riley. This is an incredible first step toward making America safe again, and I will continue fighting to strengthen border security and interior immigration enforcement. I’d like to thank Congressman Mike Collins for his steadfast leadership to get this bill across the finish line, as well as Senator Ted Budd, Majority Leader John Thune, and Senators John Fetterman, Ruben Gallego, Joni Ernst, and John Cornyn for their partnership in making today a reality. Together, we are delivering real results for the American people.”
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