Randy Feenstra, a U.S. Congressman representing Iowa's 4th district, shared a series of tweets on January 29, 2025, discussing the signing of the Laken Riley Act by President Trump. The act includes Sarah's Law, which is significant to Feenstra and the Root family.
In his first tweet posted at 18:15 UTC, Feenstra announced that he and Scott Root, father of Sarah Root, were headed to the White House for the signing ceremony. He stated that "Illegal immigrants who harm or kill Americans will be punished" and expressed that this day marked a moment of justice for the Root family. "Scott Root — Sarah’s father — and I are about to head to the White House to watch President Trump sign the Laken Riley Act, which includes Sarah’s Law."
At 19:46 UTC, Feenstra tweeted his satisfaction with President Trump's decision to sign the act into law. He emphasized that this action prioritizes American citizens over criminal illegal immigrants and delivers justice for Sarah Root and her family. "I’m thrilled that President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law."
Later at 20:49 UTC, Feenstra reflected on having Scott Root present at the White House during the signing ceremony alongside Vice President Pence and Senator Joni Ernst. He highlighted that Sarah's Law is included in memory of Sarah Root to ensure punishment for crimes committed by illegal immigrants. "It was a privilege to have Scott Root, Sarah’s father, at the White House."
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