Laken Riley Act becomes law
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This law changes how federal agencies handle certain types of detainee information. It requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its sub-agencies, such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), to notify specific local government authorities when a person is detained or released.
Why it matters: This law changes the administrative procedures used by federal immigration authorities when interacting with local law enforcement.
Who it affects
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
This information comes from Congress.gov; readers should consult the full text of Public Law No: 119-1 before relying on it for legal or compliance purposes.
Agency: Senate
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document