Senate Republicans introduce Laken Riley Act, urge immediate consideration of 'commonsense' bill
The House of Representatives passed their own version of the Laken Riley Act by a 251-170 vote last week. Now the Senate is working on its own companion to the bill.
Biden says he regrets using term ‘illegal,’ as Trump hosts Laken Riley’s family at rally
President Joe Biden said Saturday that he regretted using the term “illegal” during his State of the Union address to describe the suspected killer of Laken Riley, as his all-but-certain 2024 GOP rival, Donald Trump, blasted the Democrat’s immigration policies and blamed them for her death at a rally attended by the Georgia nursing student’s family and friends.
UGA campus murder: Third Ibarra brother also arrested for entering country illegally
New information about a third Ibarra brother who was arrested in Athens the day after Laken Riley was murdered on the University of Georgia campus has come to light.
Biden pronounces Laken Riley as 'Lincoln Riley' during speech; GOP response addresses murder
President Joe Biden mentioned murdered Georgia college student Laken Riley while discussing immigration during his State of the Union address Thursday before Congress.
Laken Riley Act: Immigration bill named for murdered student passed by House
In a significant move today, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved H.R. 7511, known as the Laken Riley Act.
Laken Riley's parents decline invite to State of the Union by Rep. Mike Collins
Georgia Rep. Mike Collins said he will be leaving his guest seat at the State of the Union vacant in honor of Laken Riley, the 22-year-old college student who was killed on the University of Georgia's campus.
Brother of Laken Riley murder suspect has ties to Venezuela crime gang, prosecutors say
The brother of the man accused of murdering nursing student Laken Riley may have ties to a violent organized crime gang based in Venezuela, a new court filing alleges.
Clarke County sheriff clarifies policy on handling undocumented arrestees/inmates
Sheriff John Q. Williams and the Clarke County Sheriff's Office have released information about their procedures for processing undocumented arrestees/inmates in response to the "ongoing speculation" following the murder of Athens University nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus.
Dueling protests make noise outside Athens City Hall over alleged sanctuary city status
The Athens-Clarke County Commission meeting was interrupted when a protester stormed in accusing Mayor Kelly Girtz of corruption.
Laken Riley Act: Georgia student's murder sparks new federal bill
The Laken Riley Act would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement to issue detainers on illegal immigrants charged with theft or burglary.
Diego Ibarra, brother of murder suspect in Laken Riley's UGA campus death, appears in court
The brother of the suspected killer of a nursing student on UGA's campus will make his first appearance in federal court on Monday.
Two groups planning rallies Tuesday at Athens city hall after murder
A group is planning to rally Tuesday in Athens to fight racism against immigrants and sexist violence.
Mom of Texas teen allegedly killed by illegal suspect calls for change after Laken Riley murder
The mom of a 16-year-old Texas girl who was allegedly stabbed to death by an illegal immigrant in December is calling for stricter immigration laws after the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
Laken Riley: Funeral services for murdered nursing student
Family, friends and classmates gathered at a church today to say their goodbyes to Laken Hope Riley, the nursing student who was murdered while out for a morning jog on UGA's campus.
Crossover Day 2024: Here's what bills passed at the Georgia Capitol
High-profile bills dealing with immigration enforcement and religious protections were among the dozens that made it through Georgia's Crossover Day deadline.
ICE says Georgia murder suspect's brother was previously arrested, but detainers were ignored
Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the brother of the suspect charged with Laken Riley's murder was arrested multiple times in Athens, but the agency's requests to take him into custody were ignored.
Trump evokes memory of Laken Riley in immigration debate, criticizes Biden's policies
Former President Donald Trump took a moment to speak about 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley during his border visit on Thursday.
Laken Riley murder: Suspect Jose Ibarra not seeking bond
The man accused of killing 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student Laken Hope Riley on the University of Georgia campus in Athens has decided not to seek bond.
Laken Riley murder: Athens-Clark County sheriff campaigned on not 'cooperating' with ICE: 'culture of fear'
A newly resurfaced video appears to show then-candidate John Williams, now the Athens-Clark County sheriff, saying that he would not cooperate with ICE.
Laken Hope Riley honored on U.S. House floor with moment of silence
Members of the Georgia congressional delegation gathered for an emotional tribute on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday to honor the memory of Laken Hope Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student whose life was tragically cut short on the campus of the University of Georgia nearly a week ago.