A Mississippi lawmaker has proposed paying bounty hunters to help with illegal immigrant depots
Matthew Barton, a Mississippi District Attorney, proposes a bill that would pay bounty hunters to help deport illegal immigrants.
Under the terms of House Bill 1484, the state would create Mississippi’s Illegal Hunter Hunter Interpreter Program, which would each pay a $1,000 reward for reported hunters. successful deportation They make it easy.
“This legislation is about protecting Mississippi,” said Republican state Rep. Justin Keen, who authored the bill.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted this image on Friday, captioning the X that “deportation flights have begun.” Mississippi lawmaker proposes paying bounty hunters to help deport illegal immigrants. (White House)
“We have seen firsthand the danger posed by bad actors and violent criminals entering this country illegally, like the innocent life of Laken Riley,” he added. “President Trump’s administration has made it clear that deporting illegal immigrants is a priority, and we are proud to do our part here in Mississippi to help support his agenda and protect our citizens.”
Funding for the proposed program would come from the General Assembly and be administered by the state treasurer.
The intent, Keen said, is to encourage cooperation between law enforcement and private citizens in identifying illegal immigrants in the state. This would also ease the financial burden Mississippi taxpayerswho bear the costs of illegal immigration, according to the press release.
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ICE and ERO officers who pulled over one of the 216 illegal immigrants convicted of drug dealing or drug possession. About 1.4 million illegal immigrants in the United States have deportation orders against them, a US official said. (Todd Packard, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE))
The bill comes as Trump administration Continues stronger policies to combat illegal immigration to the United States, as well as crime. Federal immigration authorities this week made hundreds of arrests of illegal immigrants with criminal histories.
“When President Trump took office this week, he immediately recognized the emergency at our borders, developing executive orders to combat illegal immigration and cartels,” DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton said in a statement. “This legislation builds on that foundation, empowering local leaders and communities to support federal efforts to protect our citizens.”
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“Legal immigration is a cornerstone of America, and we must ensure that our borders are secure and that the safety of Mississippians comes first,” Barton continued.
