"Immigration Policies Under Fire After Georgia Student's Killing"

Republicans, including former President Donald Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp, blame President Joe Biden's immigration policies for the killing of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley by a Venezuelan citizen who unlawfully crossed into the U.S. in September 2022. The incident has reignited the debate on migrants committing violent crimes, with Biden and Trump planning dueling trips to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas. Democrats criticize the Republican response, while studies show immigrants are less drawn to violent crime than native-born citizens. The issue of immigration is becoming a focal point for Republicans in Georgia, potentially impacting future elections.
- Republicans say Georgia student's killing shows Biden's migration policies have failed The Associated Press
- Biden White House responds to Laken Riley murder on UGA campus: 'People should be held accountable' Fox News
- Arrest of Migrant in Georgia Killing Turns City Into Latest Battleground on Immigration The New York Times
- Augusta University student killed while jogging at UGA honored at vigil as the suspect’s immigration status fuels debate CNN
- Republicans slam Athens mayor for running a ‘sanctuary city,’ but the city denies being one FOX 5 Atlanta
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