Republicans plan to push through the Laken Riley Act now that they have an incoming trifecta in Washington. (Getty Images)
Jose Ibarra, a 26-year-old illegal immigrant, was found guilty of 10 total counts, including felony murder. He initially pleaded not guilty but was ultimately sentenced to life without the possibility of parole in November.
The measure would require ICE to arrest and detain illegal immigrants that have committed theft, burglary or shoplifting until they are deported. States would also be granted standing under the legislation to take civil action against members of the federal government that do not enforce immigration laws.
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Laken Riley poses for a photo posted to Facebook. Riley, a nursing student at the University of Georgia, was found dead near a lake on campus on Thursday, February 22, 2024. (Laken Riley/Facebook)
Afterward, the House will need to talk up the measure once again and approve the final version as amended by the Senate.
The prioritization of the bill ahead of Trump's swearing in on Monday came as the new president is expected to make immigration law enforcement a top goal of his administration.
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump arrives prior to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump at the United States Capitol on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Melina Mara - Pool/Getty Images)
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Trump's administration has already revealed several actions he is taking on the first day of his term, with many addressing immigration. Incoming White House officials revealed on Monday that he would sign an executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants, in addition to several other day-one actions tackling the border crisis.
Fox News Digital's Adam Shaw contributed to this report.
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