In the wake of the brutal murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray by illegal immigrants, victim advocates and lawmakers are demanding stricter border security measures to prevent similar tragedies.
Following the horrific murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, Florida Representative Matt Gaetz has introduced the Allocating Liability to Illegal Entrants in National Courts (ALIEN) Act. This controversial bill aims to give federal judges the authority to award damages to victims harmed by illegal immigrants, potentially reshaping the legal landscape for immigration-related crimes.
Republicans are seizing on the ALIEN Act as part of a broader push for enhanced border security. They have repeatedly blamed the Biden administration's policies for a surge in crimes committed by illegal immigrants, citing cases such as Nungaray's murder and the slaying of 22-year-old Georgia college student Laken Riley.
Republicans Demand Border Security Reforms after Jocelyn Nungaray's Tragic Murder
According to the GOP-led House Judiciary Committee, an illegal Venezuelan migrant with suspected gang ties, who has been charged with over 20 crimes in six months in New York City, remains at large. In California, a Peruvian gang leader wanted for nearly two dozen murders in his home country was apprehended by U.S. officials.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection data shows a rise in apprehensions of criminal illegal immigrants since Fiscal Year 2021, with migrants facing charges for serious offenses such as assault, battery, domestic violence, manslaughter, homicide, and sexual crimes.
Republicans Demand Border Security Reforms after Jocelyn Nungaray's Tragic Murder
Victim advocates, such as Andy Kahan of Crime Stoppers of Houston, are urging policymakers to address the public safety crisis posed by illegal immigrants who commit crimes. They contend that stronger border security measures, including increased funding for border patrol agents and improved screening processes, are necessary to prevent further tragedies.
Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council, has echoed the concerns raised by victim advocates, stating that the Biden administration is prioritizing its political base over the safety of Americans. He believes this lax approach is contributing to the current border crisis.
Republicans Demand Border Security Reforms after Jocelyn Nungaray's Tragic Murder
Former President Donald Trump, who is running for president again in 2024, has pledged to implement mass deportations if elected. He has consistently advocated for stricter border security and has criticized the Biden administration's policies.
Republicans have accused the Biden-Harris administration of failing to adequately address the issue of illegal immigration, resulting in a surge in crime. They have demanded changes to border policies and increased enforcement measures.
Republicans Demand Border Security Reforms after Jocelyn Nungaray's Tragic Murder
Data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection indicates a marked increase in border apprehensions since 2021, with a significant rise in migrants with criminal convictions. This trend has raised concerns among border patrol agents and policymakers about the potential impact on public safety.
The murder of Jocelyn Nungaray has sparked outrage and demands for tougher border security measures. Lawmakers, victim advocates, and border patrol agents are calling on the Biden-Harris administration to take action to address the public safety crisis posed by illegal immigration. The ALIEN Act and other proposed reforms are part of a broader effort to empower victims and prevent future tragedies.
