Posted on 01/28/2025 9:47:57 AM PST by Red Badger
So many Democrats shouted things like "we're never going back" during last year's election season, and I think they might be right. It's just that the way forward was not what they thought it would be.
Their open-borders, pro-criminals policies over the last four years have created an anti-immigration zeal in the U.S.
Take for example, Mississippi House Bill 1484, which if it is passed will create the Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program.
The bill was authored by state Rep. Justin Keen (R) and authorizes certified bounty hunters to round up illegal immigrants for deportation at $1,000 a pop.
It also authorizes a $1000 reward for tips related to the capture of illegal immigrants and creates a felony crime of "trespass by an alien" with some pretty stiff punishments:
A person commits the offense of trespass by an illegal alien if such person:
(a) Is an illegal alien; (b) Knowingly enters this state and remains in this state; and (c) Is physically present in this state at the time a licensed bounty hunter or a peace officer apprehends such person.
(3) (a) The offense of trespass by an illegal alien under this section is a felony for which the authorized term of imprisonment is life imprisonment without eligibility for probation, parole, conditional release, or release except by act of the Governor or the natural death of such person. (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply if the federal government enters into a written agreement with the department to take such person into custody and, within twenty-four (24) hours of such person being committed to the custody of the federal government, deport such person.
Life in prison? Somebody's been taking lessons from El Salvador's President Bukele.
‘This legislation is about keeping Mississippi communities safe,' said Representative Keen. ‘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. 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.'
If I were an illegal alien in the U.S. right now, I'd be making a run for the border, and not for a Mexican pizza.
I am all for bounties on lawbreakers.
I whole BUNCH’A next door neighbors might be able to afford a 4th of July gala the community will never forget.
No, this is a terrible idea.
Only if there is a correspondingly steep punishment for turning in someone who is actually legal. Otherwise everyone will be turning each other in, whenever they need cash.
asking for a friend
This is how you get millions of illegals to self-deport. Make unlawful presence a felony, with a mandatory prison sentence, total asset forfeiture, and immediate deportation once the sentence is completed.
They will flee like rats leaving a sinking ship. We need this on a national level.
I kind of like the idea...need to dwell on it a bit. I see possible advantages and issues.
Hahahaha
I have been saying we need new “Wanted: Dead or Alive” virtual posters for these people.
Great news!
Just the idea of this being kicked around should be enough to start a mass self-deporation event...lol
Reagan tried this in the ‘80s. $500 then. Pal would take the money, and illegal would quickly return. Must finish wall first.
Not a good idea at all!
Just like the left foolishly overreaches where they’re in power resulting in their demise, things like this stupid proposal shows that our side can be just as foolish.
If we start implementing things like this we can start kissing our brief giddy stay on top goodbye.
So sick of Freepers from the. Usu Crime Family era still counseling preemptive surrender.
Paging Dog and Leland. 😉
start with $20 instead
(Waits patiently for there to be a shootout where an illegal is killed.) The media will descend on this and it’ll be 24/7 for weeks.
It’s a good idea, but it needs to be handled correctly. We don’t want it looking like the wild west.
They’re actually felons if they’re in the country illegally. And if they’re using stolen or fake SS #’s to work, all the more criminal.
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