"UGA's $7.3 Million Safety Plan in Response to Campus Murder Sparks Fear and Condemnation from Georgia Latino Groups"
Latino groups at the University of Georgia condemn the targeting of Hispanics and immigrants following the slaying of nursing student Laken Riley by an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela. The suspect's immigration status has sparked anti-immigrant rhetoric from Republican leaders, prompting calls for tougher immigration policies. Latino organizations have called for a full investigation and caution against making generalizations about immigrants and Latinos. The campus community is deeply troubled by the tragedy and is working to provide emotional support for affected students.
