The act requires immigration authorities to detain undocumented migrants that commit theft-related and other crimes.

Britt contended ... wants to “evaluate the bill” and has not done so yet. It is also possible Republicans could hold the bill until President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House ...

Let’s be clear — this is a massive win. It’s a testament to Britt’s tenacity, her ability to outmaneuver weak-kneed politicians, and her refusal to back down in the face of the left’s usual smear ...

Katie Britt, an Alabama Republican. She called the legislation “perhaps the most significant immigration enforcement bill” to be passed by Congress in nearly three decades. Still, the bill ...

Katie Britt, R-Ala., talk to reporters about the Laken Riley Act, a bill to detain unauthorized ... and was allowed to stay to pursue his immigration case. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ...

(WTVY) - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala ... of this legislation is the most significant immigration enforcement and border security related bill to pass the Senate in nearly three decades.