The measure quickly passed the new Republican-controlled Congress with some Democratic support even though immigrants rights advocates said it could lead to roundups of people for offenses as

Donald Trump is set to sign the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday as the president approves a series of initiatives meant to tackle his goal of curbing illegal immigration.

Under the new law, federal officials would be required to detain any migrant arrested or charged with crimes like shoplifting, assaulting a police officer or crimes that injure or kill someone.