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5K Run Honors Laken Riley, Sparks Immigration Advocacy

2/23/2026

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Riley Memorial Run

On February 21, 2026, a memorial service and 5K run honored Laken Riley, a nursing student murdered in 2024, to raise awareness about crime's impact on families and immigration-law advocacy.
The Laken Riley Act has led to over 17,500 arrests since its enactment.
U.S. Representative Mike Collins spoke at the event about the Laken Riley Act, which mandates detention for certain undocumented immigrants.

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Trump Honors Victims

U.S. President Donald Trump will declare February 22, 2025 as Angel Family Day at the White House to honor victims of crimes by illegal immigrants.
The event will feature families of victims, including Laken Riley, whose murder inspired the Laken Riley Act.
The Laken Riley Act mandates federal detention for illegal immigrants arrested for certain crimes.
Trump's immigration address will be a focus of the State of the Union speech.

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Riley Memorial Run

On February 21, 2026, a memorial service and 5K run honored Laken Riley, a nursing student murdered in 2024, to raise awareness about crime's impact on families and immigration-law advocacy.
The Laken Riley Act has led to over 17,500 arrests since its enactment.
U.S. Representative Mike Collins spoke at the event about the Laken Riley Act, which mandates detention for certain undocumented immigrants.

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