The Laken Riley Act passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday with bipartisan support, including all Republicans and 48 Democrats.

Named after a nursing student killed by an illegal immigrant, the bill mandates federal immigration authorities detain illegal immigrants convicted of theft-related crimes and allows states to sue the Department of Homeland Security over harm caused by illegal immigration.

The bill now moves to the Senate for a vote. Last year, it passed with strong Republican backing but faced opposition from Democrats, Fox News has reported.

Republicans are pushing the bill as part of a broader effort to secure the border and address immigration issues.

Written by B.C. Begley