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Illinois Democrats remain quiet on votes for Laken Riley Act following student’s death

Illinois Democrats remain quiet on votes for Laken Riley Act following student's death

Illegal Immigrant Arrested in Loyola Student’s Murder Sparks Sanctuary City Debate After the tragic murder of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University student, Congressman Matt Slater from New York has sharply criticized sanctuary city policies. The accused, Jose Medina-Medina, is an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela. Slater emphasized the family’s condemnation of existing policies and challenged […]

Georgia judge rejects Jose Ibarra’s request for a new trial in Laken Riley murder case

Georgia judge rejects Jose Ibarra's request for a new trial in Laken Riley murder case

Georgia Judge Denies New Trial for Convicted Killer of Nursing Student A judge in Georgia has rejected Jose Ibarra’s plea for a new trial following his conviction in the death of nursing student Laken Riley. Ibarra’s legal team claimed that his constitutional rights were compromised when the judge turned down two requests before the trial […]

Hundreds to Celebrate Laken Riley at ‘Run for Your Life’ 5K in Athens, Georgia

Hundreds to Celebrate Laken Riley at 'Run for Your Life' 5K in Athens, Georgia

Community members are uniting to honor Laken Hope Riley and generate support for the foundation established in her memory. This weekend, Athens will host the inaugural memorial walk-and-run, followed by a public service featuring remarks from Riley’s family and Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.). The “Run for Your Life Walk/Run 5K” is set to kick off […]

Laken Riley’s convicted murderer seeks a new trial.

Laken Riley's convicted murderer seeks a new trial.

Jose Antonio Ibarra, the undocumented immigrant convicted of murdering nursing student Laken Riley, is requesting a new trial. This development has reignited discussions around illegal immigration and brought back disturbing memories of the violent crimes that led to a federal law bearing Riley’s name. Ibarra, a Venezuelan national, is currently serving a life sentence without […]

Jose Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant, seeks a new trial for the murder of Laken Riley.

Jose Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant, seeks a new trial for the murder of Laken Riley.

Jose Ybarra Seeks New Trial in Murder Case of Nursing Student Laken Riley The undocumented immigrant convicted of murdering nursing student Laken Riley is back in court, asking for a new trial. This case has stirred national conversations surrounding immigration and resulted in a federal law named after the victim. Jose Ybarra, currently serving a […]

At-risk Democrat’s backing of Alex Pretti clashes with Laken Riley Act’s anniversary

At-risk Democrat's backing of Alex Pretti clashes with Laken Riley Act's anniversary

Republican lawmakers, both in Georgia and beyond, are recognizing Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff. He’s currently running for re-election and recently criticized Republican candidates for not supporting an investigation into the shooting death of Alex Preti by federal immigration agents. Ossoff posed a question on social media, asking, “Will any Republican Senate candidate in Georgia join […]

Mike Collins criticizes Jon Ossoff for not speaking on Maduro and highlights Laken Riley’s connection to a Venezuelan murderer

Mike Collins criticizes Jon Ossoff for not speaking on Maduro and highlights Laken Riley's connection to a Venezuelan murderer

Georgia Republican Rep. Mike Collins criticized the lack of response following Nicolas Maduro’s arrest, asserting that Jon Ossoff “sat by and did nothing” after a Venezuelan undocumented immigrant killed Laken Riley. Collins, who is challenging Ossoff in the upcoming election, expressed disapproval of the Democrats’ inaction following Riley’s violent death. For context, Ossoff initially opposed […]