Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Parole Policies After Laken Riley’s Murder

Alejandro Mayorkas is under fire for the parole and subsequent work permit approval of Jose Ibarra, the accused murderer of Laken Riley, amidst allegations of policy abuses.

Republican lawmakers grilled Secretary Mayorkas regarding the parole of Venezuelan immigrant Jose Ibarra, accused of murdering Georgia student Laken Riley.
Ibarra was paroled due to 'lack of detention capacity,' a reason lawmakers argue does not align with statutory requirements.
Sen. Josh Hawley and others accused Mayorkas of lying about the circumstances surrounding Ibarra's parole and subsequent work permit approval.
The controversy intensifies as Ibarra, despite a criminal record, was granted a work permit in December 2023, months before being charged with Riley's murder.
The case has sparked broader criticism of the Biden administration's immigration policies and their enforcement.