Topic: Laken Riley | Page 2 Of 2 | The Georgia Sun

The killing of 22-year-old Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus last week shocked and horrified people far beyond Athens. On Monday, the immigration status of the suspect in her killing reignited a debate over immigration policy in the Georgia Legislature and appears to have increased the odds of immigration-related legislation becoming state law.

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Georgia Lawmakers Push Immigration Bills in Response to Laken Riley’s Death

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderFebruary 27, 2024

Jose Ibarra, a 26-year-old Venezuelan man in the country illegally, has been arrested and charged with the murder last Friday of Laken Riley, who was killed while jogging by a lake near the intramural fields at UGA.

Was Laken Riley’s Death Linked to Immigration Policy?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 26, 2024

The News: Funeral services for Laken Hope Riley have been scheduled, with a visitation and service at Woodstock City Church to honor her memory.

Funeral Services Announced for UGA Student Laken Riley in Woodstock

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 26, 2024February 26, 2024

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, in a letter to President Joe Biden, directly attributed the death of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student at Augusta University, to the broader issue of the immigration crisis and the federal government's handling of it. Kemp's letter delves into the implications of an "unsecured U.S. southern border," emphasizing the strain it puts on state resources and the safety of its communities.

Kemp Blames Unsecured Border for Laken Riley’s Murder on UGA Campus

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 25, 2024February 25, 2024

The Gist: Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, has been arrested in connection with the death of Laken Riley at the University of Georgia, facing multiple charges.

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Suspect in Killing of Laken Riley on UGA Campus Charged with Malice Murder

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 23, 2024February 23, 2024

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