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Georgia Governor Signs Immigration Enforcement Legislation After Student's Death

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks to members of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce regarding the beating death of nursing student Laken Riley on Feb. 26, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Kemp on Wednesday, M

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp recently signed immigration enforcement legislation in response to the death of nursing student Laken Riley. The legislation, known as HB 1105, was signed into law after Riley's tragic death on the University of Georgia campus earlier this year.

Jose Antonio Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela, was charged with Riley's murder, prompting Republican lawmakers to advocate for stricter immigration policies. Governor Kemp emphasized that individuals who enter the country illegally and commit crimes will face consequences under the new law.

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