Indy Standard

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) addressed the Senate, urging the passage of the Laken Riley Act. The bill, which cleared the House of Representatives last week, is now under Senate review.

"Weakening border enforcement, incentivizing criminals with specious asylum claims to cross our border, failing to detain and deport these very same people for crimes committed far away from it – these were the policies that led to Laken’s death. This cannot happen again," stated Senator Young. "That is why we need to pass the Laken Riley Act."

The proposed legislation mandates U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to arrest illegal aliens involved in theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting offenses. It also requires that these individuals be detained until they are deported from the United States to prevent further criminal activity.

"Enforcing immigration law is a national security priority… This bill is one of many steps we should take to reverse the Biden Administration’s open border policies… We should pass it now," added Senator Young. "Let President Biden have his victory tour, but starting next week, the insanity ends, and we begin to secure our border."

For those interested in viewing Senator Young's full floor speech, additional resources are available online.