The proposed Laken Riley Act is drawing sharp criticism from human rights advocates as it would allow the government to detain undocumented immigrants based on arrests or accusations, not just convictions. Supporters say it’s about public safety, but critics – including Anthony Enriquez, Vice President of Advocacy and Litigation at Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights – warn it strips people of due process and expands an already flawed detention system.

This law could unfairly target individuals such as asylum seekers and survivors of abuse while funneling billions of dollars into private detention companies. 

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