Overview

• Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp enacts several bills aimed at tightening immigration enforcement and public safety.
• The legislation was motivated by the killing of Laken Riley, allegedly by an undocumented immigrant.
• New laws include mandatory immigration checks in jails and increased cash bail requirements for various crimes.
• Opponents argue the measures could lead to racial profiling and undermine trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement.
• The laws are part of a broader national trend with several states adopting stricter immigration policies.