• The Laken Riley Act is a reflection of Republicans using fear around immigrant crime to push stricter immigration policies, without addressing the complexity of immigration issues.
• Despite some Democrats initially considering stricter immigration measures, many ultimately opposed the bill due to concerns about its potential negative impacts and lack of adequate funding to implement it.
• The provision allowing state attorneys general to challenge federal immigration policies is alarming, as it could lead to chaotic changes in the immigration system and further strain an already overloaded process.

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