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Texas Lawmaker Proposes Death Penalty for Illegal Alien Murderers

5/9/2025

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Rep. Morgan Luttrell of Texas is championing the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murder Act, a bold proposal that would impose the death penalty on illegal immigrants found guilty of first-degree murder. This legislation, sparked by a troubling Texas case involving a repeat offender, aims to enhance federal oversight and seeks to unite lawmakers across party lines.

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Rep. Morgan Luttrell of Texas is championing the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murder Act, a bold proposal that would impose the death penalty on illegal immigrants found guilty of first-degree murder. This legislation, sparked by a troubling Texas case involving a repeat offender, aims to enhance federal oversight and seeks to unite lawmakers across party lines.