Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) on Wednesday became the second Senate Democrat to co-sponsor a Republican-led bill to crack down on illegal immigration ahead of a procedural vote on the measure on Friday.

The Laken Riley Act, which cleared the House on Tuesday with the support of 48 Democrats, would require federal authorities to detain illegal immigrants charged with theft-related crimes until deportation.

“Not only am I voting yes on the Laken Riley Act, I’m cosponsoring the bill,” Gallego posted. “Arizonans know better than most the real consequences of today’s border crisis. We must give law enforcement the means to take action to prevent tragedies like what occurred to Laken Riley.”

Riley was a 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student killed last year while jogging at the University of Georgia by a Venezuelan national in the United States illegally. The legislation would also empower states with the ability to sue the Department of Homeland Security for harm to citizens caused by illegal immigration.

Gallego joins the likes of Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), an original co-sponsor when Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) reintroduced the bill this week in the new session of Congress. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), up for reelection in the battleground state of Michigan next year, has also committed to voting for it.

“Laken Riley’s story is a tragic reminder of what’s at stake when our systems fail to protect people,” Fetterman said. “I support giving authorities the tools to prevent tragedies like this one while we work on comprehensive solutions to our broken system.”

In total, eight Democrats would need to side with Republicans on the bill to give Republicans the 60 votes needed to clear a filibuster. Several Democrats have expressed openness to voting for it or at least allowing the bill to move ahead procedurally before a final vote.

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Gallego’s fellow Arizonian, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), told the Washington Examiner on Tuesday he was undecided but that certain provisions were appealing.

“Deporting criminals, especially violent criminals, certainly does make some sense,” Kelly said. “But I have to review and take a look at it.”