House Republicans secured a significant victory on Thursday with the passing of the Laken Riley Act, a legislation mandating the detention of immigrants facing criminal charges. The bill, approved by a resounding majority of 251 to 170, including support from 37 Democrats, marks a powerful stance against the Biden regime’s border policies. This legislative push is just one of several initiatives by House GOP members aimed at confronting the surge of illegal immigrants and a concerning rise in crime rates in various cities, notably New York.
🚨 #BREAKING: 170 Democrats just voted against the Laken Riley Act.
The bill requires ICE to arrest and detain illegal aliens like Laken Riley’s murderer until they are removed from the country.
Democrats don’t care about your safety!#SayHerName
— House Judiciary GOP (@JudiciaryGOP) March 7, 2024
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The bill, christened in memory of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student tragically killed on the University of Georgia campus, has galvanized Republicans in their call for stricter immigration regulations. Riley’s untimely demise at the hands of a Venezuelan immigrant, previously arrested in 2022 for an illegal border crossing, serves as a poignant emblem driving the GOP’s advocacy efforts, especially in the lead-up to Joe Biden’s State of the Union address.
The resonance of Riley’s story amplifies the urgency surrounding immigration policies, with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) underscoring the preventable nature of her death. Johnson fiercely criticized the Biden regime for failing to uphold public safety and expressed the imperative for the Laken Riley Act to avert future tragedies by preventing the release of dangerous offenders into communities.
All 5 GA Democrats in the House voted AGAINST the Laken Riley Act.
This is something that will be made known across the entire state. What an absolute disgrace.
Democrats standing lockstep with Joe Biden and his open border policies have blood on their hands. pic.twitter.com/hTdQONox2S
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) March 7, 2024
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Member of Congress, Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN), has emphasized the importance of Biden acknowledging Riley’s name during his upcoming address, alongside Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) who urges the recognition of other victims impacted by such crimes. The emotional tributes paid to Riley, including a moment of silence initiated by Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) on the House floor, underscore the profound impact of her loss and signal the GOP’s unwavering commitment to honoring her memory.
Are you kidding me.
Only 37 democrats in the house had the courage to break party line and vote for the Laken Riley Act.
The Laken Riley Act requires ICE to detain all illegal aliens charged with theft.
— Graham Allen (@GrahamAllen_1) March 7, 2024
Riley’s story has ignited a national outcry among Republicans, reigniting debates on border security and the urgency to address the escalating influx of illegal crossings. GOP lawmakers are fervently pressing Biden to reinstate stringent measures reminiscent of the Trump era to tackle the surge and mitigate the risks posed by unchecked immigration policies.
Tonight, you won't hear Crooked Joe Biden say the name: Laken Riley.
President Trump will SECURE our border and Make America SAFE Again! pic.twitter.com/bP4lYWPItQ
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) March 7, 2024
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Those 170 “representatives” who didn’t endorse/vote for this bill should be victims of illegal immigrant crime to see what their decisions are doing to America!