On Wednesday, a district attorney in Mississippi reportedly proposed new legislation that would provide bounty hunters with a compensation for their assistance in the process of deporting illegal immigrants who are currently in the nation.
Representative Justin Keen, a Republican from the state of Florida, is the author of House Bill 1484, which would establish the Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program.
“We’ve seen firsthand the danger posed by bad actors and violent criminals who enter this country illegally, like the innocent life of Laken Riley,” Keen remarked in a new statement.
“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.”
Matthew Barton, the district attorney for DeSoto County, has also stated his support for this legislation.
A press statement issued by the office of the state treasurer stated that Keen and Barton proposed the idea of providing a reward of one thousand dollars to registered bounty hunters for each successful deportation that they assist in facilitating.
“When President Trump took office this week, he immediately recognized the emergency at our borders, rolling out executive orders to combat illegal immigration and cartels. This legislation builds upon that foundation, empowering local leaders and communities to support federal efforts in protecting our citizens,” the statement reads.
This reward would be paid by the general legislature and administered by the treasurer of the state.
A flurry of executive orders, including the declaration of migration as a invasion and the reinstatement of the “Remain in Mexico” policy, have been signed by President Trump in recent days, indicating that he has already begun to take tighter measures regarding immigration since taking office.
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