U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and John Cornyn have introduced the Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act, a bill aimed at imposing the death penalty on illegal immigrants who murder American citizens. This legislation seeks to codify an Executive Order from former President Trump.
Senator Tuberville stated, “Over the past four years, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris welcomed more than 10 million illegal immigrants into this country with open arms. As a direct result, innocent Americans like Laken Riley and Rachel Morin have lost their lives. It’s simple: if you’re in this country illegally and you murder an American citizen, you should face the death penalty.”
Senator Cornyn added, “Violent predators who enter our country illegally and brutally murder American citizens should be subject to the death penalty as a consequence of their heinous actions. By enshrining President Trump’s Executive Order into law, this legislation would protect the American people, make our country safe again, and ensure no future President can singlehandedly undo this consequence for taking innocent lives.”
The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Jim Banks (R-IN), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Steve Daines (R-MT), Jim Justice (R-WV), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Jim Risch (R-ID), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Thom Tillis (R-NC).
The proposal comes amid criticism of what some describe as lax immigration policies under the current administration. The bill aims to deter violent crimes committed by those entering the U.S. illegally.
