Georgia governor enacts 10 new public safety laws, spurring immigration control
Gov. Brian Kemp had high praise for Georgia law enforcement and public safety officers during Wednesday's bill signing ceremony.
Gov. Brian Kemp had high praise for Georgia law enforcement and public safety officers during Wednesday's bill signing ceremony.
Georgia governor signs law requiring jailers to check immigration status of prisoners
Jailers in Georgia must now check the immigration status of inmates and apply to help enforce federal immigration law, under a bill that gained traction after police accused a Venezuelan man of beating a nursing student to death on the University of Georgia campus.
Jailers in Georgia must now check the immigration status of inmates and apply to help enforce federal immigration law, under a bill that gained traction after police accused a Venezuelan man of beating a nursing student to death on the University of Georgia campus.
Mayorkas faces tough questions on Laken Riley during Senate hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas appeared on Capitol Hill a day after the Senate rejected Articles of Impeachment against him.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas appeared on Capitol Hill a day after the Senate rejected Articles of Impeachment against him.
Laken Hope Riley: Run-walk planned for murdered nursing student
River Ridge High School community is set to honor the memory of Laken Riley, a former graduate, who was murdered while jogging on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens.
River Ridge High School community is set to honor the memory of Laken Riley, a former graduate, who was murdered while jogging on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens.
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.
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.
Diego Ibarra indicted; New multistate effort to pass Laken Riley Act
A federal grand jury seated in the Middle District of Georgia has charged 29-year-old Diego Ibarra with one count of Possession of Counterfeit Immigration Document.
A federal grand jury seated in the Middle District of Georgia has charged 29-year-old Diego Ibarra with one count of Possession of Counterfeit Immigration Document.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The brother of the suspected killer of a nursing student on UGA's campus will make his first appearance in federal court on Monday.