Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s Letter to President Biden: Demanding Answers on the Immigration Status of Suspected Killer of UGA Student Laken Riley

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has penned a letter to President Joe Biden, demanding answers regarding the immigration status of Jose Antonio Ibarra, the suspect in the tragic murder of University of Georgia (UGA) nursing student Laken Riley. The letter, which was posted on the governor’s website on February 24, 2024, expresses Kemp’s deep concern over the ongoing border crisis and the potential risks it poses to communities across the country.

The letter begins by expressing Kemp’s condolences to the family and friends of Laken Riley, who was found dead on the UGA campus on February 23, 2024. The governor then goes on to express his frustration with the lack of information provided by the federal government regarding Ibarra’s immigration status.

“Why was my administration not made aware of the asylum claims and subsequent release of an illegal resident who presented fraudulent identification?” Kemp asks in the letter. “What is the current immigration status of Jose Antonio Ibarra and why has this information not been relayed to my administration?”

Kemp also questions why his administration was forced to rely on unofficial sources and media leaks for information on Ibarra’s immigration status, rather than receiving this information directly from ICE & DHS officials. He emphasizes the importance of transparency and the need for state and local officials to have access to this information in order to keep their communities safe.

The letter goes on to express Kemp’s disappointment in the Biden administration’s handling of the border crisis and its failure to secure the border. He asserts that the ongoing crisis is not unique to Georgia and that federal action is necessary to address it and ensure that tragedies like Laken Riley’s are not replicated across the country.

“Federal action to secure the border is the only way to wholistically address this ongoing crisis and ensure Laken Riley’s horrible fate is not replicated across the country,” Kemp writes. “However, if you continue to refuse to exercise your authority as president, your administration must provide the information necessary for Georgia and other states to protect our citizens.”

The letter concludes by urging the federal government to take action to secure the border and provide transparency regarding the immigration status of individuals like Jose Antonio Ibarra. Kemp emphasizes the importance of keeping communities safe and ensuring that the American people are informed about who is entering the country and the risks they may pose.

The letter comes as the Biden administration continues to face criticism over its handling of the border crisis and its failure to provide transparency regarding the immigration status of individuals who enter the country illegally. The tragic murder of Laken Riley serves as a reminder of the potential risks posed by individuals who enter the country illegally and the importance of securing the border to keep communities safe.

In conclusion, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s letter to President Joe Biden demands answers regarding the immigration status of Jose Antonio Ibarra, the suspect in the murder of UGA nursing student Laken Riley. The letter expresses Kemp’s deep concern over the ongoing border crisis and the potential risks it poses to communities across the country. It urges the federal government to take action to secure the border and provide transparency regarding the immigration status of individuals who enter the country illegally. The tragic murder of Laken Riley serves as a reminder of the importance of keeping communities safe and ensuring that the American people are informed about who is entering the country and the risks they may pose.