• President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law on Jan. 29, enhancing public safety measures for illegal aliens involved in criminal activities.
• The law named after Laken Riley, a nursing student murdered by Venezuelan national Jose Ibarra, mandates the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take custody of illegal aliens charged or convicted of certain crimes.
• The legislation received bipartisan support in both the House and Senate, with 48 Democrats and 12 Senate Democrats joining the majority Republican vote.
• Ibarra was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole, serving as a fitting conclusion to the case that sparked national debate on immigration policies.
• The Laken Riley Act is expected to have a significant impact on immigration enforcement and public safety, providing clear guidelines for the DHS to handle illegal aliens involved in specific crimes.

President Donald Trump has signed the Laken Riley Act into law, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at enhancing public safety by addressing the custody of illegal aliens involved in criminal activities.

Trump affixed his signature to the law on Wednesday, Jan. 29, emphasizing its importance during the signing ceremony at the White House. He told reporters ahead of the signing: “This horrific atrocity should never have been allowed to happen. And as president, I’m fighting every single day to ensure that such a tragedy never happens again.”

The law was named after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student at the University of Georgia. Riley was murdered by Jose Ibarra, a Venezuelan national illegally staying in the country, last February.

The Laken Riley Act is a direct response to the growing concern over public safety and the need for stricter measures to handle illegal aliens involved in criminal activities. It marks a significant step in the ongoing battle against illegal immigration and the crimes that often accompany it.

Under the law, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is mandated to take into custody any illegal aliens who have been arrested, charged or convicted for crimes such as burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting. This legislation is part of Trump’s campaign promise to make America safer again from the threats posed by illegal immigration and violent crimes.

The president has been a vocal advocate for stricter immigration policies, and the Laken Riley Act is a crucial step in his broader efforts to address immigration issues and enhance border security. The act has received bipartisan support, with all House Republicans and 48 Democrats voting in favor. Over at the Senate, the entire Senate GOP and 12 Senate Democrats backing the legislation. (Related: House passes Laken Riley Act to strengthen immigration enforcement.)

Justice served: Ibarra gets LIFE SENTENCE without parole

Months before Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law, Ibarra was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. In November, Judge H. Patrick Haggard of the Athens-Clarke County Superior Court handed down the life sentence to the Venezuelan. The magistrate found Ibarra guilty of all 10 counts against him – including malice murder, kidnapping with bodily injury,and aggravated assault with intent to rape.

Riley’s mother Allyson Phillips expressed her gratitude toward Haggard’s ruling and the family’s deep sense of loss. “This sick, twisted and evil coward showed no regard for Laken or human life. We are asking that the same be done for him,” she told the judge.

Riley’s younger sister Lauren Phillips meanwhile spoke about the profound impact of her sister’s death. “I cannot walk around my own college campus because I’m terrified of people like Ibarra,” she shared. Ultimately, Ibarra’s setnence is a fitting and just conclusion to a case that has sparked intense national debate over immigration policies.

The newly-signed law and Ibarra’s conviction have reignited the national conversation on immigration. Critics argue that the act could lead to mass detention, including for minor offenses. But supporters believe that the act will serve as a deterrent and help maintain law and order by keeping dangerous individuals off the streets.

As the act comes into effect, it is expected to have a significant impact on immigration enforcement and public safety. The DHS will now have clear guidelines on handling illegal aliens involved in specific crimes, ensuring that they are taken into custody and processed accordingly.

The Laken Riley Act is not just a piece of legislation; it is a call to action. It honors her and ensures that her tragic death will not be in vain. With his signing of the act into law, Trump’s commitment to securing our borders and removing criminal illegal aliens from communities is a crucial step toward a safer and more secure nation.

Watch Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr telling Fox News that the old system under the Biden administration failed Laken Riley.

This video is from the NewsClips channel on Brighteon.com.

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Sources include:

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