"Immigration Debate Shifts as GOP Links Laken Riley Murder to Crackdown"

NBC News faced criticism for its coverage of the murder of Laken Riley, allegedly at the hands of an illegal immigrant, with conservatives accusing the outlet of using a "Republicans pounce" approach. The story highlighted GOP reactions to the murder, with Republicans invoking Riley's death to criticize the Biden administration's immigration policies. This comes amid polarizing coverage of the murder, with the Associated Press also facing ridicule for focusing on the fears of solo female athletes rather than illegal immigration and weak crime laws.