2024 Georgia Legislative Session: Final push for major legislation
Georgia lawmakers are racing to the finish line to pass major legislation as the 2024 Georgia Legislative Session draws to a close.
Georgia lawmakers are racing to the finish line to pass major legislation as the 2024 Georgia Legislative Session draws to a close.
HB 1105: Georgia Senate pass immigration bill
Georgia lawmakers passed a controversial immigration bill that would penalize local sheriffs who don't work with federal immigration officials.
Georgia lawmakers passed a controversial immigration bill that would penalize local sheriffs who don't work with federal immigration officials.
Laken RiIey's father hopes Georgia senators will protect citizens from 'illegal invasion'
Georgia state senators passed a resolution honoring Laken Riley's memory on Wednesday morning.
Georgia state senators passed a resolution honoring Laken Riley's memory on Wednesday morning.
House Republicans demand DHS provide docs on deportations of brothers of Laken Riley's accused killer
House Judiciary Committee Republicans are demanding Homeland Security turn over documents about the previous deportations and other information on the two brothers of Laken Riley's accused killer.
House Judiciary Committee Republicans are demanding Homeland Security turn over documents about the previous deportations and other information on the two brothers of Laken Riley's accused killer.
Georgia pizza shop owner running for office after Laken Riley murder: 'Reality check' moment
A small business owner in Athens, Georgia, wants to change local politics after she says she had a "reality check" after the murder of nursing student Laken Riley.
A small business owner in Athens, Georgia, wants to change local politics after she says she had a "reality check" after the murder of nursing student Laken Riley.
Laken Riley, UGA campus death: Jose Ibarra asks for trial by jury | What would that look like?
Attorneys for Jose Antonio Ibarra, the accused killer of Augusta University nursing student Laken Hope Riley, have requested a jury trial. FOX 5 spoke with legal experts who explained the likelihood Ibarra will actually get it, and what a murder trial might look like for him.
Attorneys for Jose Antonio Ibarra, the accused killer of Augusta University nursing student Laken Hope Riley, have requested a jury trial. FOX 5 spoke with legal experts who explained the likelihood Ibarra will actually get it, and what a murder trial might look like for him.
Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra asks for jury trial
Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Laken Hope Riley, is asking for a speedy trial.
Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Laken Hope Riley, is asking for a speedy trial.
Georgia immigration bill: Opponents accuse Republicans of exploiting Laken Riley's murder
The immigration legislation would require local law enforcement to help federal agents enforce immigration laws and enact penalties for sheriffs and jailers who don’t contact federal officials to check a prisoner's immigration status.
The immigration legislation would require local law enforcement to help federal agents enforce immigration laws and enact penalties for sheriffs and jailers who don’t contact federal officials to check a prisoner's immigration status.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Laken Riley Act would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement to issue detainers on illegal immigrants charged with theft or burglary.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
UGA campus murder: Athens mayor defends city as protesters call for resignation after Laken Riley's death
The mayor of Athens-Clarke County warned against conflating immigration with crime after the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
The mayor of Athens-Clarke County warned against conflating immigration with crime after the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
UGA campus murder: Arrest warrants for Jose Ibarra released
The arrest warrants for the 26-year-old man accused of killing 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student Laken Hope Riley on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens have been released.
The arrest warrants for the 26-year-old man accused of killing 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student Laken Hope Riley on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens have been released.
Laken Riley's murder fuels political firestorm as UGA community calls for unity
Laken Riley was a 22-year-old nursing student out on her morning run at the University of Georgia when authorities say a stranger dragged her into a secluded area and killed her, sending shockwaves through campus as police searched for a suspect.
Laken Riley was a 22-year-old nursing student out on her morning run at the University of Georgia when authorities say a stranger dragged her into a secluded area and killed her, sending shockwaves through campus as police searched for a suspect.