U.S.
Sen. Ted Cruz is pushing for tougher immigration laws after the killing of a girl in Texas
The proposed bill would prevent migrants from being released until all available detention beds are filled
Héctor Ríos Morales Héctor Ríos Morales / Published Aug 07 2024, 7:43 AM EDT
Justice for Jocelyn Act
SEATTLE - Senator Ted Cruz and Rep. Troy Nehls are pushing for the state of Texas to introduce the "Justice for Jocelyn Act," a bill that would introduce tougher immigration laws in the state following the death of a 12-year-old Houston girl who prosecutors say was murdered by two undocumented immigrants from Venezuela.
Family members of Jocelyn Nungaray, whose body was found in a creek on June 17 after she disappeared during a walk to a convenience store, are supporting the legislation, which would severely limit the ability of federal immigration authorities to release immigrants they detain.
If it becomes law, the "Justice for Jocelyn Act" would prevent migrants from being released until all available detention beds are filled and, if they do, they would be subjected to continuous GPS monitoring and have a nightly curfew. Any violation of the terms of their release would result in immediate deportation.
https://www.latintimes.com/sen-ted-cruz-pushing-tougher-immigration-laws-after-killing-girl-texas-557364
