Tag: Laken Riley

Britt again calls for passage of Laken Riley Act as trial of accused killer begins in Georgia

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is renewing calls for Congress to pass the Laken Riley Act as the trial begins for the killer of the bill’s namesake.

Katie Britt calls on Senate to pass Laken Riley Act after blocked vote – 'If this bill had been the law of the land, Laken Riley would still be alive today'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently spoke from the Senate floor, imploring her colleagues to pass the Laken Riley Act after it was prevented from receiving a floor vote for the second time in a row.  

House committee advances Laken Riley Act – 'We have empowered local law enforcement in some way to help keep our community safe'

The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee voted to advance legislation bolstering local law enforcement’s ability to work with federal agencies to enforce immigration laws after weeks of delays.

Britt introduces 'Laken Riley Act' in U.S. Senate — 'Laken Riley’s heartbreaking murder was a direct, preventable consequence of willful open border policies by President Biden'

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) on Wednesday introduced the Laken Riley Act, which is the Senate Companion to H.R. 7511, initially introduced by U.S. Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.).