Laken Riley Act Divides Democrats | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 2m

A controversial new law, the Laken Riley Act, has ignited fierce political battles across the U.S., with 46 Democrats voting for it — a move now backfiring in primaries as opponents accuse them of endorsing Trump-era deportation policies. The bill mandates federal detention and deportation for immigrants charged with certain crimes, even before conviction, sparking backlash over due process concerns. Triggered by the high-profile murder of college student Laken Riley, Republicans have weaponized the case to push anti-immigrant narratives, while public opinion increasingly turns against harsh…