Congressman Luttrell Introduces the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) introduced the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act, legislation that will allow the federal government to prosecute illegal aliens who commit murder in the United States. If convicted of first-degree murder under this statute, offenders could face the death penalty or life in prison.
Under current law, federal jurisdiction over murder cases is limited and often depends on where the crime takes place or whether it involves federal officials or facilities. The Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act creates a new federal offense for non-citizens who are inadmissible or deportable and commit murder, giving federal prosecutors the clear authority to bring charges regardless of the location of the crime.
“In America, we are a nation of laws, and that means justice has to be non-negotiable,” said Congressman Luttrell. “If you’re in this country illegally and you murder an innocent American, you will be held fully accountable no matter where the crime happens. This bill gives us the authority to deliver justice when local prosecutors simply don’t have the tools, manpower, or funding to take on a high-profile death penalty case. Too many American families have suffered unbearable loss at the hands of individuals who never should have been in this country in the first place.”
“I am proud to support Congressman Luttrell’s Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act to make sure illegal alien murderers are brought to justice,” said Congressman Pfluger. “This legislation would ensure that the federal government has the authority to prosecute ANY illegal alien who has committed murder inside the jurisdiction of the United States, despite what a local or state liberal activist judge might decide. No one is above the law. Violent criminals who commit the most heinous act of all, murder of an innocent victim, will be prosecuted, and their families will get the justice they deserve.”
“If you’re in our country illegally and you kill a U.S. citizen, expect us to come after you with the full extent of the law. If I had it my way, Laken Riley’s killer and every illegal who has taken an American life would be hung from the Southern border wall,” said Rep. Mike Collins. “I’m proud to support Rep. Luttrell’s Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act to provide more resources to hold these illegal criminals accountable for their crimes.”
“When an American life is taken by someone who should not have been in this country to begin with, justice must be swift, certain, and uncompromising. The Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act ensures that these horrific crimes are treated with the full weight of federal law—especially in states where soft-on-crime policies deny families true justice. No sanctuary policy or so-called ‘restorative justice’ program should shield convicted murderers from the consequences of their actions. This bill sends a clear message: if you murder an American citizen while unlawfully in this country, the federal government will pursue the harshest penalties available," said Congressman Bergman.
“When Biden opened our borders, he opened our country to a world of crime previously thought unimaginable on American soil. The families of Laken Riley, Edwin Jackson, Jeffrey Monroe, and more would not be mourning today if illegal aliens were restricted from entering our country. Unfortunately, this legislation is needed in America today because Biden and his handlers cared more about their reckless open border beliefs than the lives of Americans," said Congressman Stutzman.
“American families deserve to know that justice will be served—no matter where a crime takes place. If someone is in this country illegally and commits murder, the federal government should have the authority to prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law. This bill sends a clear message: if you take an innocent life on American soil, you will be held accountable," said Congressman Ezell.
“Thank you to Rep. Luttrell for leading the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act. This bill ensures that illegal aliens who commit the most heinous crime of all, murder, are fully prosecuted without placing a burden on local communities. Justice must be swift, certain, and uncompromising for those who take innocent lives," said Congressman Babin.
“Due to the failures of the Biden Administration, American citizens have lost their lives at the hands of illegal aliens,” said Congressman Nehls. “I am proud to cosponsor my Texas colleague, Congressman Luttrell’s bill to hold illegal alien murderers fully accountable with death penalty eligibility or to spend the rest of their lives in prison."
The bill intends to close a dangerous loophole and ensure that those who are unlawfully in the U.S. and commit heinous crimes do not slip through the cracks of the legal system due to jurisdictional challenges.
Additionally, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order calling for the mandatory death penalty for illegal immigrants convicted of murdering American citizens or law enforcement officers.
This bill is cosponsored by Representatives August Pfluger (R-TX), Jack Bergman (R-MN), Troy Nehls (R-TX), Mike Collins (R-GA), Brian Babin (R-TX), Mike Ezell (R-MS), and Marlin Stutzman (R-IN).