Community Explainer: Laken Riley Act
In a Nutshell
The Laken Riley Act exploits a tragic murder to criminalize immigrant populations, vastly expand immigration detention, and encourage anti-immigrant states to file lawsuits against the federal government for certain immigration decisions it makes. This explainer breaks down what the Laken Riley Act means for our communities and how we can protect each other.
Written by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG). Legally reviewed by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG).
Updated on February 23, 2025
