GOP Immigration Bill Would Cost More Than $3 Billion

Politico: “Immigration and Customs Enforcement said it would require more than $3.2 billion in additional funding to implement the Laken Riley Act, according to a memo that the agency prepared last year.”

“That memo, crafted by the Biden administration, said implementation of the legislation as written would require an additional 60,000 to 70,000 detention beds — costing about $3.2 billion — and would need an additional 61 federal employees, which officials estimated would cost about $15 million is fiscal year 2025. In addition, ICE said the legislation would impede federal government operations by requiring states attorneys general to sign off on immigration decisions.”

Axios: ICE warns Laken Riley Act could force it to release detained migrants.