Source: Fox News
Summary
Rep. Angie Craig, a Democrat running for a Senate seat in Minnesota, expressed regret for voting for the Laken Riley Act, which allows for detention of certain violent and nonviolent offenses. Craig’s reversal sparked criticism from conservatives and her Republican opponents. The Laken Riley Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump and directs Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal immigrants arrested or charged with theft-related crimes or assaulting a police officer. Craig will face Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the August 11 primary.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Rep. Angie Craig regrets her vote on the Laken Riley Act. She writes about it in the Minnesota Star Tribune. Craig’s Republican opponents criticize her reversal. The Trump White House rapid response team calls her decision “sick and demented.” Craig responds to her critics on social media. The Laken Riley Act is still a topic of discussion. Politicians take sides, and the debate continues.
Craig’s regret is a performance of political positioning.
Author: Evan Null
