Lauren Phillips, sister of the murdered nursing student Laken Riley, expressed hope regarding President Donald Trump's immigration policies, including the recently signed Laken Riley Act. This new law mandates detention for illegal immigrants charged with theft or assaulting police and allows states to sue the Department of Homeland Security for harm caused by illegal immigration. While grateful for the changes, Phillips emphasized the ongoing need for further action, particularly in Athens, Georgia, an unofficial sanctuary city where her sister was killed.
Laken Riley's sister says family has 'hope' after Trump immigration changes: 'Still a lot to be done'
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Lauren Phillips, sister of the murdered nursing student Laken Riley, expressed hope regarding President Donald Trump's immigration policies, including the recently signed Laken Riley Act. This new law mandates detention for illegal immigrants charged with theft or assaulting police and allows states to sue the Department of Homeland Security for harm caused by illegal immigration. While grateful for the changes, Phillips emphasized the ongoing need for further action, particularly in Athens, Georgia, an unofficial sanctuary city where her sister was killed.
Trending- 1 February 2024: Laken Riley was brutally assaulted and murdered near the University of Georgia campus.
- 2 Days after taking office (Trump's second administration): President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law.
- 3 Thursday (June 5, 2025): Lauren Phillips was featured in the first video launched by the American Border Story (TABS).
- Implementation of the Laken Riley Act, impacting immigration enforcement and allowing states to sue DHS.
- Continued advocacy and public awareness efforts for border security by Laken Riley's family.
- Ongoing debate and calls for change regarding sanctuary city policies, particularly in Athens, Georgia.
What: Lauren Phillips, sister of Laken Riley, expressed hope for President Donald Trump's immigration policies, including the Laken Riley Act, which Trump signed into law. The act directs Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal immigrants arrested or charged with theft-related crimes or assaulting a police officer, and allows states to sue the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for harm caused by illegal immigration. Phillips advocates for securing U.S. borders and continues to speak out in honor of her sister. She was featured in the first video launched by the American Border Story (TABS) initiative.
When: Thursday (June 5, 2025) for Phillips being featured in the TABS video. February 2024 for Laken Riley's murder. Days after taking office (Trump's second administration) for the signing of the Laken Riley Act.
Where: United States (country affected by immigration), Athens, Georgia (where Laken Riley was murdered, considered an unofficial sanctuary city), University of Georgia campus (near where Laken Riley was murdered).
Why: Laken Riley's brutal assault and murder by an illegal migrant in February 2024 prompted her family's advocacy for stricter immigration policies and led to the creation and signing of the Laken Riley Act. Phillips believes securing borders is crucial to prevent similar tragedies and continues to raise awareness.
How: President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law. Lauren Phillips is advocating for border security through media interviews and participation in the American Border Story (TABS) initiative.