U.S. House Passes Laken Riley Act: Here’s How Your Representative Voted

📜 The Gist: The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Laken Riley Act, legislation aimed at mandating stricter detention practices for illegal immigrants charged with crimes such as theft.

🔍 The Details: This legislative measure was introduced following the tragic murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, whose death has ignited a nationwide debate on immigration policies and public safety. The suspect in her murder, Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan national residing illegally in the U.S., had a prior criminal record but was not detained under current enforcement policies.

📊 More Info:

• The act focuses specifically on illegal immigrants charged with theft, demanding their custody by the Department of Homeland Security.
• The suspect linked to Riley’s murder had a history of criminal activities, including charges for shoplifting and endangering a child.

❗ Why It Matters: The Act signifies a legislative response to public outcry, aiming to tighten enforcement loopholes and enhance community safety. It resonates deeply with those advocating for stricter immigration controls to protect American citizens.

🚀 What’s Next?: The bill’s passage in the House sets the stage for further Senate review and potential enactment into law, signaling ongoing legislative and public discussion on immigration policy and enforcement efficacy.

The Laken Riley Act aims to mandate the detention of illegal immigrants charged with crimes like theft to prevent future incidents that compromise public safety. As this story continues to evolve, it remains a focal point in the national conversation around immigration and justice.

🗳️ How They Voted: Here’s how your representatives voted. Predictably, all Georgia Republicans voted in favor of the measure, while Democrats voted against it. Mike Collins, who represents the district that includes Athens voted in favor of the bill.

Photo	Representative	Vote	District	Hometown	Party
	Rick Allen	Yes	12th	Augusta	Republican
	Sanford Bishop Jr.	No	2nd	Albany	Democrat
	Earl “Buddy” Carter	Yes	1st	Pooler	Republican
	Andrew Clyde	Yes	9th	Clyde	Republican
	Mike Collins	Yes	10th	Jackson	Republican
	A. Drew Ferguson IV	Yes	3rd	West Point	Republican
	Marjorie Taylor Greene	Yes	14th	Rome	Republican
	Hank Johnson	No	4th	Lithonia	Democrat
	Barry Loudermilk	Yes	11th	Cassville	Republican
	Lucy McBath	No	7th	Lawrenceville	Democrat
	Rich McCormick	Yes	6th	Suwanee	Republican
	Austin Scott	Yes	8th	Tifton	Republican
	David Scott	No	13th	Atlanta	Democrat
	Nikema Williams	No	5th	Atlanta	Democrat