Tag #Jahana Hayes

What are the immediate consequences of Rep. Hayes's regret over her vote for the Laken Riley Act?

Rep. Jahana Hayes regrets her vote for the Laken Riley Act, citing concerns about its impact on legal immigrants and the Trump administration's demonization of immigrants. She stated that she voted for the bill due to a provision protecting police officers but now regrets this decision due to unforeseen consequences. The bill mandates detaining undocumented immigrants accused of theft or assaulting police officers, and allows states to sue DHS for harm caused by illegal immigration.