Rep. Jim Banks is calling on President Joe Biden to break his silence on the murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley allegedly at the hands of an illegal alien released into the U.S. during his State of the Union address. Riley was a nursing student whose body was found brutally disfigured near Lake Herrick on UGA’s campus. Jose Antonio Ibarra from Venezuela, an illegal alien released via Biden’s parole pipeline, was arrested and charged with her murder.
Key Points
Rep. Jim Banks urges President Biden to mention Laken Riley's murder in the State of the Union address.
Jose Antonio Ibarra, an illegal alien released into the U.S., was arrested and charged with Riley's murder.
The call includes reinstating Trump-era immigration policies like Remain in Mexico and Title 42.
President Biden has been criticized for not publicly addressing the tragic murder.
The issue of border security and immigration policies is central to the discussion.
Pros
Highlighting the tragic murder of Laken Riley may bring attention to the issue of border security and immigration policies.
Calling for reinstatement of Trump-era immigration policies could potentially improve border security.
Cons
Bringing up this specific case in a political address like the State of the Union may be seen as exploiting a tragedy for political gain.
The focus on this individual case may detract from larger immigration policy discussions.