AG Letitia James urges Senate to reject Laken Riley Act, citing threats to due process and public safety

State Attorney General Letitia James is calling on U.S. senators to reject S.5, the Laken Riley Act, which seeks to expand federal detention of undocumented migrants accused—but not convicted—of theft-related crimes.

In a letter signed by 43 elected officials and clergy members from across the country, James said told Senate members that the bill “goes against our fundamental values and will undermine rather than promote public safety.”