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House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized President Biden for apologizing to Laken Riley's accused killer, an illegal immigrant, instead of to the slain student's family. Biden initially referred to the killer as an "illegal" but later backtracked, saying he should have used the word "undocumented." Former President Trump also criticized Biden's apology, emphasizing the importance of language and immigration policy.
Ten GOP senators are demanding Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to release files on why Venezuelan migrant Jose Antonio Ibarra, accused of killing Laken Riley, was granted immigration parole into the U.S. The senators are seeking answers on the humanitarian reasons or public benefit justifying the decision and have requested Ibarra's case file by March 8. Ibarra, who entered the U.S. illegally in 2022, is charged with multiple offenses including malice murder and false imprisonment. Fox News reported that Ibarra was fired from his job at the University of Georgia after presenting a fake green card.
Angry Athens residents interrupted Mayor Kelly Girtz's news briefing, accusing him of protecting illegal immigrants and violating his oath of office following the murder of nursing student Laken Riley by an illegal immigrant. Protesters demanded Girtz's resignation and the revocation of a 2019 resolution welcoming illegal immigrants. The mayor faced heckling and criticism during the press conference, with one resident calling him a "left-wing nut job" and expressing outrage over Riley's murder.
After the murder of nursing student Laken Riley by an alleged illegal immigrant in Athens, Georgia, residents pointed to Sheriff John Williams, who campaigned on not cooperating with ICE. A resurfaced video shows Williams stating his intention not to cooperate with ICE detainers, emphasizing the need to build trust with the community. Angry residents interrupted Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz, accusing him of having "blood on his hands" for the murder and demanding more CBP agents. Girtz denied the city being a sanctuary and emphasized that Georgia law doesn't allow for sanctuary cities. The community's outrage follows the arrest of Jose Antonio Ibarra, the suspect in Riley's murder, who entered the U.S. illegally from Venezuela.
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.
The Biden White House claimed the border was secure and had a process for processing migrants shortly after the suspect in the University of Georgia murder entered the US illegally in September 2022. President Biden, Vice President Harris, and White House press secretary Jean-Pierre all praised the administration's work to secure the southern border, but their comments have taken on new meaning after it was revealed that the suspect crossed into the US illegally. The suspect, Jose Antonio Ibarra, has been charged with the murder of former University of Georgia student Laken Riley. The comments from Biden, Harris, and Jean-Pierre came amid a surge in illegal immigration that began shortly after Biden entered office in early 2021.
The White House responded to the murder of Augusta University student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus, expressing condolences and emphasizing the need for accountability. The suspect, Jose Antonio Ibarra, an illegal immigrant, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses including malice murder. President Biden's previous remarks on immigration were also referenced. ICE confirmed encounters with Ibarra in 2022 and 2023. Riley's family released a statement honoring her and asking for privacy during this difficult time.