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The University of Georgia arch is shown with the sun from behind.

Five months since Laken Riley's murder, what has UGA done to improve campus safety?

UGA has announced $7 million in campus safety improvements. But is it enough to allay fears since a shocking on-campus killing?

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Georgia State Representative Jesse Petrea, R-Savannah, presents HB 1105, a bill that would require local and state law enforcement to take on some of the responsibilities of federal immigration enforcement on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

After Laken Riley killing, a Georgia bill prompts fears of an immigration crackdown

After the death of a nursing student, Georgia lawmakers are advancing a bill that would require local police to take on immigration enforcement. Opponents worry it will lead to profiling.

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  • Emily Wu Pearson, WABE
Texas Rep. Mónica De La Cruz and Alabama GOP Sen. Kate Britt delivered rebuttals to Biden's speech.

GOP rebuttals to Biden's State of the Union focus on the border and immigration

Alabama GOP Sen. Katie Britt and Texas Rep. Mónica De La Cruz delivered rebuttals to Biden's speech focusing on immigration, crime, inflation and national security.

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  • Ximena Bustillo and
  • Deepa Shivaram