U.S. Senators Katie Britt, John Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Hold Illegal Aliens Accountable for Murdering Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Jim Justice (R-W. Va.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act, which would create a new federal offense for an illegal alien or deportable alien who commits murder in the United States.

“Under President Biden, we saw the deadly effects of wide-open borders that far too often devastated our communities,” said Senator Britt. “Tragically, too many Americans have lost loved ones at the hands of an illegal alien. I couldn’t be more grateful President Trump is back in control of the security of our borders and continues to take historic action to curb illegal migration and keep Americans safe. However, we still need tools at our disposal to prosecute the most violent illegal aliens, which is why I’m proud to join Senator Cornyn in cosponsoring the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act.”

The Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act would allow the federal government to prosecute illegal aliens who commit murder in the United States. This legislation closes a dangerous loophole by allowing the federal government to step in and vigorously prosecute an illegal alien accused of murder in certain jurisdictions where a prosecutor may fail to seek an adequate penalty due to partisan views or a lack of resources.

“Joe Biden rolled out the red carpet for illegal immigrants to come into this country and brutally murder innocent Americans,” said Senator Cornyn. “I’m proud to join with my GOP colleagues to deliver justice for the victims who were tragically ripped from their families at the hands of the criminal aliens by holding these perpetrators accountable for their heinous actions and subjecting them to the death penalty.”

The Senators’ bill would ensure that those who are in the U.S. unlawfully and commit heinous crimes do not slip through the cracks of our legal system. Senator Britt is also a cosponsor of Senator Cornyn’s Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act.

Earlier this year, Senator Britt joined Senator Thom Tillis’s (R-N.C.) Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act to fight sanctuary policies and provide justice for victims and their families who are harmed when sanctuary jurisdictions endanger public safety. “Senate Republicans are committed to working with the Trump Administration to restore commonsense immigration enforcement and border policies to protect our nation,” Senator Britt stated on introduction.

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