"President Donald Trump marked the first major legislative victory of his second term on Wednesday, signing into law the Laken Riley Act—a bill aimed at strengthening immigration enforcement and detaining illegal immigrants accused of theft and violent crimes
The law is named after Laken Riley, the 22-year-old nursing student who was brutally murdered by an illegal immigrant in Georgia. Her death ignited a nationwide debate on border security and the consequences of lax immigration policies.
The legislation now requires that illegal immigrants charged with theft or violent offenses be detained and face potential deportation before trial. At the signing ceremony, Riley’s mother delivered an emotional speech, thanking lawmakers and the president for their commitment to honoring her daughter’s legacy.
“Our family will forever be grateful for the prayers of the people across our nation and for helping to get this legislation into law,” Laken’s mother continued. Her gratitude extended to President Trump, saying, “We also want to thank President Trump for the promises he made to us.”
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