Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act, which passed with bipartisan support. This legislation requires Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal immigrants who are charged with theft or burglary following the tragic death of American college student Laken Riley at the hands of an illegal immigrant.
“Due to Joe Biden’s reckless open border policies, Laken Riley will never be able to complete her nursing degree, become a front line healthcare worker in her community, or celebrate her incredible achievements and life with her loved ones. Laken Riley’s life was robbed because Democrats refused to end the invasion of illegal immigrants via our Northern and Southern Borders. House Republicans have delivered for the American people by passing strong legislation to prevent another tragedy like what happened to Laken Riley from occurring. It’s past time Joe Biden and Democrats acted to secure our borders and put Americans’ safety and prosperity first,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.
