Laken Riley Act

Increased Custody of Specific Aliens: The Secretary of Homeland Security must issue a detainer and effectively and expeditiously take custody of aliens charged with or convicted of burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting (Section 2, paragraph (1)(E) and (3)).

Legal Recourse for States and Residents: State attorneys general or authorized officers can bring actions in federal court to obtain injunctive relief if they allege violations of detention and removal requirements or decisions regarding bond and parole (Section 3, subsections (a) and (b)).

Expedited Judicial Review: The bill requires courts to advance these civil actions on the docket and expedite their disposition to the greatest extent practicable (Section 3, subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e)).

Standing for Financial Harm: States or residents are considered harmed if they experience financial harm in excess of $100, allowing them to seek relief (Section 3, subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e)).

Mandatory Detention Requirements: The Secretary of Homeland Security is required to take specific aliens into custody if they are charged with or admit to certain theft-related offenses (Section 2, paragraph (1)(E) and (3)).

Increased Litigation Against Federal Officials: State attorneys general or authorized officers are granted standing to bring actions against the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General regarding various decisions, such as the granting of parole or the release of aliens (Section 3, subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e)).