Lawfare Daily: Nayna Gupta on the Laken Riley Act
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The Laken Riley Act: Impacts on Immigration Detention
This chapter analyzes the Laken Riley Act, focusing on its implications for the immigration detention system and the denial of due process for individuals facing mandatory detention. It contextualizes the Act's origins, including the tragic story of Laken Riley, while critiquing the perceptions of undocumented immigrants following this incident. The discussion highlights the potential strains on resources and the inequalities introduced in the legal framework governing immigration enforcement.
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