Trump Signs Bill Targeting Undocumented Migrants Suspected of Crimes

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U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law the Laken Riley Act, which gives federal immigration officials authority to detain and deport undocumented migrants suspected of a broad range of crimes, even if they haven't been charged.

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00:00U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a bill making it easier for federal officials to

00:05detain and deport undocumented immigrants.

00:08The Lincoln-Riley Act was spearheaded by House Republicans but received support from 46 Democrats

00:14when it passed last week.

00:16The legislation is named after a Georgia nursing student who was killed last year by a man

00:21who did not have legal status in the U.S.

00:24It allows officials to expel undocumented migrants who are suspected of a broad range

00:29of crimes even if they haven't been charged.

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