Laken Riley Act

Family of Laken Riley Endorses Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia Senate Race

The family of Laken Riley, the 22-year-old nursing student killed in February 2024 on the University of Georgia campus by an illegal immigrant, endorsed Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) for U.S. Senate, praising his role in championing legislation named in Riley’s honor and aligning themselves with his bid to unseat Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in 2026.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: Surrounded by members of Congress and the family of Laken Ril

DHS Chief Alejandro Mayorkas Seeks to Kill Laken Riley Act

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is reportedly attempting to kill the Laken Riley Act, a bill that requires the DHS to take illegal aliens who have been charged, arrested, or convicted for crimes such as theft, larceny, burglary or shoplifting into custody.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas holds a press briefing, Friday, September 2