The tragic murder of Laken Riley in early 2024 led to a rapid political and legislative response — the most notable being the Laken Riley Act, a bill that has already passed the U.S. House of Representatives and could become a cornerstone of immigration enforcement policy under the new administration.
While its original intent was to target undocumented immigrants with prior criminal charges or convictions, the implications for lawful permanent residents (green card holders) are significant — especially under a more aggressive or restrictive immigration policy platform.