$1,000 reward offered for hunting illegal immigrants in Mississippi
Posted on01/28/25 at 07:00
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A Mississippi lawmaker has introduced a proposal that is stirring controversy nationwide.
«This legislation aims to keep Mississippi communities safe,» said Republican State Representative Justin Keen, who drafted the bill.
«We have firsthand seen the danger posed by bad actors and violent criminals entering this country illegally, such as the innocent life of Laken Riley,» Keen told the media.
«President Trump’s administration has made it clear that deporting illegal immigrants is a priority.»
Bounty Hunters to Receive Payment
BREAKING: New proposed bill in Mississippi would pay $1,000 to bounty hunters for each successful deportation of an illegal that they help facilitate pic.twitter.com/Q312LDoR5W
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«And we are proud to do our part here in Mississippi to help support his agenda and protect our citizens.»
Bill 1484 seeks to implement a program that would pay bounty hunters for aiding in the identification and deportation of undocumented immigrants.
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This initiative, called «Mississippi Certified Bounty Hunters Program for Illegal Foreigners,» aims to be a drastic measure against illegal immigration.
$1,000 Reward for Hunting Undocumented Immigrants Down
The invasion stops now!
— Matthew Barton (@bartonforda) January 24, 2025
If the bill passes, participants in the program would receive a $1,000 reward for each deportation they assist with.
Moreover, it sets punishments for undocumented immigrants accused of trespassing on private property, according to CBS Austin.
«The invasion stops now!» posted DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton on X Friday afternoon.
These individuals would permanently lose the right to register and vote in Mississippi, to drive, to receive local or state public benefits, and to become legal residents of the state.
Political Context and Reaction
The initiative comes just days after the inauguration of President Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.
Although details on the implementation and potential impacts of the bill have not been widely discussed, it has already raised concerns among civil rights advocates and immigrants.
Meanwhile, the state of Mississippi is at the center of a national debate over the legal, ethical, and social implications of this proposal.
