The Trump administration has not publicly said how many immigration detention beds it needs to achieve its goals, or what the ...
Trump made immigration a centerpiece of his campaign. The passage of the Laken Riley Act is the first step in his plan.
The arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials occurred during a 33-hour period from Tuesday to Wednesday.
The Trump administration is reportedly eyeing Chicago as an initial target for mass deportations, expected to begin as soon as Tuesday, though it has yet to materialize.
The bill will require undocumented immigrants who are arrested for theft or violent crimes to be held in jail pending trial.