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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Signs Legislation Mandating Immigration Checks in Jails

The new laws, spurred by the murder of Laken Riley, require jails to verify inmates' immigration status and increase cash bail for certain crimes.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp delivers the State of the State address on the House floor of the state Capitol in Atlanta, Jan. 25, 2023.
Gov. Brian Kemp departs the House chamber after delivering the State of the State speech, Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Atlanta.
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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.