WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:

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Senator Reverend Warnock Takes Steps to Strengthen Laken Riley Act, Keep Criminals Out of Georgia Communities

The amendment, introduced by Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), would ensure criminals are detained, due process is upheld, and children are protected from mandatory detention while implementing policies that would have prevented Laken Riley's death