Rep. Langworthy Blasts Democrat Border Policies After Laken Riley Murder
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Langworthy recently took to the House floor to outline the disastrous Democrat policies that led to Laken Riley's murder and other violent crimes.
Remarks as prepared for delivery:
"Mr. Speaker, the American people are sick and tired of the new status quo at our nation’s borders.
I’m absolutely appalled and disgusted that President Biden and Democrats running sanctuary cities have yet to take any real action after the recent violent crimes committed by illegal immigrants, namely the murder of Laken Riley.
We must take action now to end the reckless open border and sanctuary city policies before it’s too late for other innocent Americans. Laken Riley’s murder was entirely preventable.
Jose Ibarra entered the United States illegally last year, and he was given a one-way ticket to New York City, where he was subsequently arrested for child endangerment. But then, because of liberal bail reform laws, he was released back out on the streets.
New York’s bail reform has shattered lives not just here in our state, but now in Georgia.
And now, the Mayor of Athens wants to gaslight the American people and claim that there is no connection between illegal immigration and crime.
In less than a week, there have been 4 vicious attacks against innocent young Americans, all committed by illegal immigrants. This is madness.
It’s sickening, and it has to end now. President Biden has the power to secure the border by executive action, and Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams can end New York’s sanctuary policies with the stroke of a pen.
Laken Riley and these other innocent Americans deserved so much better from their government. We cannot let another moment pass before we close this border. Mr. President, you must act now!"