"Policies that limit local cooperation with federal immigration authorities create real gaps in enforcement. Individuals who should be flagged, detained, or transferred can instead be released back into the community. This is not a failure of law enforcement, but a failure of coordination — and it’s what cost Laken Riley her life."

The Press Secretary stated that limited local cooperation with federal immigration authorities creates enforcement gaps, allowing individuals who should be detained to be released. This lack of coordination is blamed for the death of Laken Riley.