U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Laken Riley Act as her first piece in the 119th Congress leading to final approval by the House on Jan. 22.
U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Laken Riley Act as her first piece in the 119th Congress leading to final approval by the House on Jan. 22.
The Laken Riley Act was passed by Congress following the election of U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the Associated Press, it would be the first bill signed into law by Trump.
In the months after University of Georgia student Laken Riley was murdered by an undocumented Venezuelan man, Jose Ibarra, senators from all over the country pushed for legislation requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to arrest illegal aliens who commit theft, burglary, larceny or shoplifting offenses and mandating them to be detained until they are removed from the United States to prevent aliens from committing further crimes or reoffending.
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...Much of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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