The bill, named for Laken Riley, a Georgia student killed by an immigrant, adds legislative muscle to President Trump’s immigration enforcement push.

Texas' senior U.S. senator says he expects Trump to move swiftly on border matters once he resumes office next week.

A change passed Wednesday mandates the federal detention of any undocumented migrant accused of assaulting a cop

Forty-six Democrats crossed party lines in voting to pass a bill requiring undocumented immigrants arrested for violent crimes to be held in jail pending trial.

The U.S. House Wednesday passed legislation that greatly expands mandatory detention requirements of immigrants charged and arrested on petty crimes, among other crimes. In a 263-156 vote, 46 House Democrats voted with Republicans to send the bill,

The bill includes provisions introduced by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) mandating the detention of individuals charged with crimes causing death or serious bodily harm. An amendment by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) adds mandatory detention for those who assault law enforcement officers.

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The GOP-led bill, which got some Democratic support, will head back to the House for approval before it goes to Trump for his signature.

John Cornyn, in a call from Washington with Texas ... The legislation is named for the 22-year-old Georgia nursing student who was killed by a Venezuelan immigrant, who entered the U.S. illegally ...

Senior Judge John R. Turner seated the jury at Glynn County courthouse in Brunswick, Georgia, a week after jury selection began. It was delayed by the rare winter storm that left the coastal community coated in snow and ice.

Democrats blasted President Trump's move to freeze federal grants and loans as 'unconstitutional' as the move sparked confusion for funding across the country.

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A northeast Georgia mayor says he will challenge U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde in the Republican primary in 2026, which could capitalize on discontent among business leaders with Clyde’s ultraconservative approach to representing Georgia’s 9th Congressional District.