The House recently passed the Laken Riley Act, named after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student who was allegedly murdered by a Venezuelan migrant named Jose Ibarra while out for a jog. Ibarra, who entered the U.S. illegally and was welcomed in by the Biden administration, had a history of criminal behavior but was not detained following previous arrests. The act aims to hold the Biden administration accountable for such tragedies by requiring the detention of illegal immigrants who commit theft and allowing states to sue the administration for not enforcing parole. The legislation, which passed with a vote of 251-170, with all Republicans and 37 Democrats in favor, has sparked considerable debate, with supporters arguing it will prevent future tragedies and critics pointing to broader immigration policy issues. The bill's passage came hours before Biden's State of the Union and coincides with a Georgia immigration bill aimed at cutting state funding of sanctuary cities in the wake of Riley's murder.
U.S. House Passes Laken Riley Act https://t.co/Z6GfL8mffI
Laken Riley was murdered in cold blood by Jose Ibarra – an illegal alien who had committed previous crimes in NY. This NEVER should have happened & today we voted to to ensure ALL criminal illegals like Ibarra will be arrested & detained. 170 Democrats STILL voted against this. https://t.co/ubtm5XYYc2
Laken Riley Act passed the House today 251-170, with all Republicans voting in favor along with 37 Democrats. Read about the bill here: https://t.co/TKLMeA4UTp
We owe it to Laken Riley, her family, and the many other victims of illegal aliens with criminal convictions to end these tragedies. Why won't Biden and the Democrats join us to detain these criminals and protect American families? https://t.co/5nOmtd4ool
The needless death of Laken Riley is a tragedy, and the blood is on the hands of the Biden administration. Today, I voted to hold Biden's DHS accountable and ensure that illegals who commit crimes are kept behind bars. Make no mistake: Democrats have no interest in securing our…
Too many families struggle every day with the aftermath of crimes committed by illegal migrants with no respect for our laws or people. I joined my colleagues in voting for the Laken Riley Act to ensure ICE detains these criminals before it’s too late. https://t.co/HWNtUEZ3S6
Rep. Van Orden just voted for the Laken Riley Act to require ICE to detain illegal aliens who commit crimes in the U.S. Laken's murder is a tragedy that shouldn't have ever happened. Her blood is on Biden's hands. It's time to secure the border and put Americans first.
It’s simple: If Joe Biden had secured our southern border, Laken Riley would be with us today. Even in the wake of murder, 170 Democrats just voted against a commonsense solution to prevent more of these avoidable tragedies. They should be ashamed. #SayHerName
We owe it to Laken Riley, her family, and the many other victims of illegal aliens with criminal convictions to end these tragedies. Why won't Biden and the Democrats join us to deport these criminals and protect American families? https://t.co/5nOmtd4ool
Laken Riley would be with us today if not for the release of the criminal, illegal immigrant who brutally murdered her. This tragedy should never have happened. I voted YES on the Laken Riley Act to crack down on the lax policies that are endangering our communities. https://t.co/xxB4WIQrZ3
A) Johnson on House approving Laken Riley Act. Laken Riley would still be alive if the Biden Administration had done its job. House Republicans are not going to stand by quietly while the President and his administration release dangerous criminals into our communities.
Great News. Laken Riley Act passed. https://t.co/RnwA4vFDhA
Biden’s open border policies failed Laken Riley. We must pass legislation like my CLEAR Act to require that criminal illegal aliens are removed from our country. https://t.co/G0rc9zxWmZ
BREAKING: Republicans pass 'Laken Riley Act' hours before Biden's State of the Union as they hammer Democrats on immigration: Bill would allow ICE to detain illegal migrants accused of theft crimes after brutal murder of 22-year-old in Georgia - Daily Mail https://t.co/oXl5nc0XI2
Last month, our nation mourned the loss of a young nursing student in Georgia, Laken Riley, who was murdered by an illegal immigrant. Sadly, violent crime stemming from our open borders is becoming all too frequent in our communities. I am proud that the House passed the Laken… https://t.co/cAdZOI5pRI
House passes immigration bill named after Georgia student Laken Riley, who police say was killed by a man who illegally crossed the border https://t.co/JN4TlGLIqb https://t.co/VAAIeZc9tn
Proud to be a cosponsor of this legislation that will require ICE to arrest & detain illegal aliens, like Laken Riley’s murderer, until they are removed from the country. https://t.co/ApNertkTDh
Republicans pass 'Laken Riley Act' hours before Biden's State of the Union https://t.co/N3y4e3n3MB https://t.co/AORcahSARG
I'm heartbroken for Laken Riley and her loved ones. Her death should have never happened. In FY23, ICE arrested 73,822 noncitizens charged with 290,178 crimes, nearly 4 per person. I'm proud to support the Laken Riley Act to strengthen public safety.
Laken Riley should still be here. Jose Ibarra – who murdered Laken Riley and was here in this country illegally – had an extensive track record of criminal behavior yet was not detained following previous arrests. Today, I voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act to require…
If the Biden regime cared about the border crisis, Laken Riley would still be alive. @RepMikeCollins's Laken Riley Act will require ICE to detain illegal aliens arrested for theft. We must work to protect American families. #SayHerName https://t.co/ZCWTg40N7q
Voting NOW on Laken Riley Act.
"Today the Laken Riley Act, presents two simple and straightforward amendments to law to break through the Biden administrations brazen, defiant and reckless disregard for Laken Riley and all the other vulnerable Americans out there victimized already or soon to be victimized."… https://t.co/Qjfeglr4gQ
Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) on introducing the Laken Riley Act: “As Joe Biden comes to the Capitol tonight to defend his atrocious record, the House is voting to rebuke him for the open-border policies that led directly to Laken Riley’s murder.” https://t.co/Zyxi7TMu6G
Laken Riley's story is a tragedy. There need not be more. Today, we honor her memory by passing the Laken Riley Act. https://t.co/UJKwhETQ7N
House now voting on Laken Riley Act
Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, was brutally murdered by an illegal immigrant and repeat criminal offender. Open borders and catch-and-release policies leave everyday Americans in harm's way. Laken deserved better. That's why @HouseGOP introduced H.R. 7511. https://t.co/GGiPR5B4fl
1) The House is now debating the Laken Riley Act. The bill requires the detention of illegal immigrants who have run-ins with the law. Jose Ibarra is accused of murdering Ibarra. He was in the country illegally and was cited for shoplifting and endangering a child.
Today, the House will pass the Laken Riley Act to honor the memory a 22-year-old woman who was murdered by an illegal alien who never should've been allowed to cross into our country. Biden is neglecting the safety of American citizens. At the SOTU tonight, he should #SayHerName. https://t.co/0if6D2PcYj
Laken Riley is dead because of Joe Biden’s immigration policies. How many others too? #sayhername https://t.co/emPV0kXDp5
Laken Riley should be alive today. Today @HouseGOP will vote on @RepMikeCollins’ Laken Riley Act that: ➡️requires DHS to detain illegal immigrants who commit theft ➡️denounces Pres. Biden’s open-border policies ➡️allows states to sue the Biden Admin for not enforcing parole
Georgia immigration bill would cut state funding of sanctuary cities in wake of Laken Riley murder https://t.co/GUS5rvtJVo
Reminder: Laken Riley's death could have been avoided had Joe Biden not let her murderer into the country.
The Laken Riley Act puts some teeth behind our laws and can ensure that tragedies like this do not happen again. Thank you @ainsleyearhardt for drawing attention to this critical bill on @foxandfriends ⬇️ https://t.co/0Sf6dh24ak
Biden's refusal to deport known illegal immigrant criminals cost Laken Riley her life. How many more killers has Biden set free? #SAYHERNAME https://t.co/DKIWvTc9oU
It isn't just Laken Riley. There are Americans all over the country dying and otherwise being victimized at the hands of the illegal aliens Joe Biden has basically smuggled into the country by the millions with his "asylum" scheme.
House votes on bill today to detain migrants for theft-related crimes. It’s bill is named after Laken Riley, who was allegedly murdered by a Venezuelan migrant who entered the U.S. illegally
GOP lawmaker says empty seat at State of the Union will 'honor Laken [Riley] and all American victims of illegal alien crime' https://t.co/OohIGOwDrq
Joe Biden, stop pretending Laken Riley wasn’t murdered by an illegal alien. It’s time to #SayHerName. https://t.co/I2q1y5XLSH
Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, was brutally murdered by an illegal alien welcomed in by the Biden administration. It’s a tragedy that never should have happened. Biden won’t even say her name. #SAYHERNAME
SAY HER NAME: Laken Riley. The Biden Administration refuses to say her name. She’s an American citizen, but they’re more concerned with all kinds of people from all over the world. Joe Biden has blood on his hands. https://t.co/k3zkhCYReL
Speaker Johnson pushes the Laken Riley Act to ensure ICE can arrest and deport illegals who commit crimes. States could also sue the federal government for refusing to enforce federal immigration law. Pass the Laken Riley Act so her death is not in vain. https://t.co/TcL3BWXGeQ
.@RepMikeCollins introduced the Laken Riley Act & tomorrow the House is voting on it! ➡️requires DHS to detain illegal aliens who commit theft ➡️denounces Biden’s border policies ➡️allows states to sue the Biden Admin for not enforcing parole https://t.co/eNLs1Evt6R
The Laken Riley Act is so important because we've got to ensure that this can't happen again. Republicans will not stand for the release of dangerous criminals into our communities, and that's exactly what the Biden administration has done. Laken is just one of the tragic… https://t.co/7yJgiO6tmh
.@SpeakerJohnson on the Laken Riley Act: “We got to ensure that this can't happen again. Republicans will not stand for the release of dangerous criminals into our communities, and that's exactly what the Biden administration has done." https://t.co/sMbQWWdtAp
I’ll be supporting the Laken Riley Act. ✅Requires @DHSgov to detain illegal immigrants who are charged with burglary or theft ✅Prevents crimes against innocent victims like Laken Riley from happening again ✅Circumvents NY’s failed ‘sanctuary’ laws https://t.co/SPvIWGk3fF
Lakin Riley’s brutal murder by an illegal criminal was a direct result of Joe Biden’s refusal to close the border. House GOP’s Lakin Riley Act will hold the Biden admin accountable and prevent tragedies like this from happening again in our communities.
“The radical progressive Democrats that are trying to remake America with wide open borders do not want to talk about Laken Riley.” #SAYHERNAME https://t.co/EOTL17PRKk
🚨 TOMORROW—The House will pass the Laken Riley Act to: - Hold the Biden Admin accountable for these tragedies - Require detention of illegals who commit theft - Allow states to sue the Biden Admin for not enforcing parole We won’t stop fighting to protect American communities.
Laken Riley should be alive today. Secretary Mayorkas can shift blame and point fingers all he wants, but everyone knows the disastrous combination of Biden’s open border policies & sanctuary cities are allowing criminal aliens into our country. Enough is enough. https://t.co/VTa9iJM1LA
Joe Biden handed a murderer the American Dream that Laken Riley should be living right now. It’s been two weeks since an illegal alien and a known violent criminal murdered 22-year-old Laken Riley. Joe Biden, your silence is deafening. SAY HER NAME, MR. PRESIDENT.…
Laken Riley was brutally murdered while out for a jog. Her alleged murderer entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 only to be paroled and released by the Biden Admin. A young woman's future was senselessly stolen by their open-borders nightmare. Enough is enough. https://t.co/QPmRUxAd5q