Bill · H.R. 3294· House(119-HR-3294)

Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act

Age: 51 years

Texas

Introduced: 5/8/2025
Last activity: 5/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Morgan Luttrell
Cosponsors: - 11 - 0

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act," proposes amendments to title 18 of the United States Code. It aims to assert jurisdiction over murders committed by specific types of aliens. Specifically, it targets individuals who are inadmissible or deportable under certain sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If found guilty of first-degree murder, the bill mandates punishment by death or life imprisonment. For second-degree murder, the penalty is imprisonment for any term of years or for life.

Yes

Does this give the federal government more power?+1
The bill expands federal criminal jurisdiction over specific classes of individuals.
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+1
The bill increases severity of criminal penalties for specific groups rather than reforming for leniency.

The opposite

Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The bill imposes severe criminal penalties specifically targeting inadmissible or deportable aliens.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-3
The bill specifically targets a demographic often associated with higher rates of immigrant populations.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
The bill imposes enhanced criminal penalties based on immigration status which may impact due process considerations.