In a shocking turn of events, progressive District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez of Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties, Georgia, lost her reelection bid by a landslide. The defeat comes in the wake of the murder of Laken Riley, a nursing student, allegedly at the hands of an illegal immigrant. Gonzalez, who championed her progressive stance, faced criticism for her handling of the case. The murder has also reignited the debate on immigration and border security, becoming a key talking point in the 2024 presidential election.
