Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today applauded the Senate’s passage of the Grassley-backed Laken Riley Act, a bill to detain illegal immigrants found guilty of theft or burglary. The bill was amended to expand detention requirements for illegal immigrants found to have assaulted a police officer or caused serious bodily harm or death to a civilian. Included in the amendments adopted is the basis of Sarah’s Law, legislation Grassley co-led alongside Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) to hold accountable illegal immigrants who commit violent crimes.
“Republicans are swiftly delivering on our promise to restore law and order to our nation,” Grassley said. “It’s a welcome development to see the Laken Riley Act pass the Senate, along with an amendment in memory of Iowan Sarah Root. This bill will go a long way to ensure criminal illegal immigrants who steal from, harm or kill Americans face justice.”