The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.

The measure's bipartisan approval reflects broad support for cracking down on crime perpetrated by illegal immigrants.

We are delivering on our promises to make the American people safer,’ Senator Katie Britt said before the vote.

In a 64-35 vote, the Senate passed an immigration bill that mandates the detention of undocumented individuals accused of ...

The Senate is heading toward a final vote on legislation that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of ...

The Senate on Monday passed the Laken Riley Act, making the immigration-related bill the first piece of legislation to make ...

The measure, which increases deportations for undocumented migrants charged with crimes, is likely to be the first bill to reach President Trump’s desk. It must pass one more House vote to clear ...

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

A bill looking to make it more difficult for “foreign countries of concern” to purchase land in North Dakota failed in the ...

The Senate voted 61-35 to advance the bill, clearing the 60-vote threshold necessary to overcome the filibuster. The chamber plans to pass the bill on Monday, and will only need a majority vote at ...

The Laken Riley Act on Monday cleared a second procedural hurdle in the Senate as talk turns to an amendment push by Democrats in order to potentially make alterations to the bill. Senators voted ...