South Carolina Attorney General Leads 26 States in Appeal For Passage of Laken Riley Act
In a bold address to the United States Senate, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has rallied support from a coalition of 26 other states, calling for swift action on the passing of the Laken Riley Act, H.R. 7511. The Act requires the detention of any illegal alien convicted of larceny, burglary, theft, or shoplifting. This legislation has already passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a bipartisan vote of 251-170.
The Need For Action
“It’s clear President Biden’s repeated actions of ignoring the rule of law and abandoning successful policies have created a border crisis of historic proportions,” the dedicated group of Attorney Generals stated in their letter to the Senate. They stand united in their mandate to uphold the rule of law, and to keep their states safe amidst the government’s seeming laxity of active enforcement against illegal immigration.
The Attorney Generals recognized that their fight goes beyond keeping states secure and ensuring adherence to established law. It draws on the human aspect that is often lost in such matters, eliciting the memory of the individual at the core of the proposed legislation – Laken Riley. The attorneys believe that advancing this bill to a vote as quickly as possible can prevent further tragic incidences similar to Laken Riley’s.
States Uniting in Support
The multistate coalition supporting South Carolina’s initiative includes the Attorney General of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, and Florida.
An Opportunity for Protection
Lauding the Laken Riley Act as a strong bill that adds an “arrow in the quiver in the fight against illegal immigration”, the attorneys are eager for the Senate to advance this bill. They believe this Act can go a long way towards protecting Americans, and can reinforce the rule of law against the illegal immigration crisis currently faced by the nation.
To honor Laken Riley’s memory, they call on the Senators to act before it’s too late, emphasizing that Laken Riley should still be here and that her memory should guide the nation’s next steps.
Implications Await
As the nation awaits the Senate’s response to this unusual but potent appeal, questions are already being raised about the potential implications of the Act. The multi-faceted impact of the Act, which seeks to increase border security, prosecute illegal immigrants, and reinforce the rule of law within the states, makes it a highly controversial legislative motion.
Conclusion
The future of the Laken Riley Act lies in the hands of the United States Senate. Attorney General Wilson, along with the 26-state coalition that he leads, awaits their decision with anxious expectation, hoping their appeal will resonate and inspire action that can secure a safer future for all Americans.
