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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 […]

Laken Riley Act Gives Trump the Opportunity to ‘Intimidate Our Communities’

Laken Riley Act Gives Trump the Opportunity to 'Intimidate Our Communities'

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Critiques Laken Riley Act Amid Ongoing Fraud Investigations Minnesota’s Lieutenant Governor, Peggy Flanagan, has publicly criticized the Laken Riley Act—a law that mandates the detention of certain undocumented immigrants who are charged with theft-related offenses. This criticism comes as the state grapples with a federal investigation into a significant fraud case involving […]

DHS: Almost 18K ‘criminal immigrants’ apprehended under Laken Riley Act

DHS: Almost 18K 'criminal immigrants' apprehended under Laken Riley Act

Homeland Security’s Recent Immigration Crackdown The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has apprehended over 17,500 individuals as part of a renewed immigration enforcement effort. This initiative, linked to the Laken-Riley Act, addresses the issue of criminal illegal immigrants, as highlighted by recent reports from the department. A bipartisan agreement, known as the Laken Riley method, […]