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Missouri bill putting a bounty on undocumented immigrants faces fierce resistance • Missouri Independent
A confrontational legislative hearing Monday — with a witness calling a state senator a fascist and lawmakers battling over whether the state should put a bounty on undocumented immigrants — set the tone for this year’s debate on immigration and the state’s role in border security.
The most aggressive approach, in a bill filed by state Sen. David Gregory, would award a $1,000 bounty for tips that result in the arrest of a person present in the United States without authorization. Gregory, a Republican from Chesterfield, wants to authorize bounty hunters, usually employed by bail bond businesses to catch absconders, to track down people identified in tips.
And if the tip proves accurate, the person arrested would be charged with “trespass by an illegal alien,” and subject to life in prison without parole if federal immigration authorities declined to take custody.
“This bill seeks to create an ICE program at the state level,” Gregory told the Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee. “That’s essentially all it does. This is an ICE program inside the state of Missouri.”
State Sen. Barbara Washington, a Kansas City Democrat, questions state Sen. Jill Carter on Monday about her bill that would create new crimes based on immigration status (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). State Sen. Barbara Washington, a Kansas City Democrat, said it encourages people to make reports based on skin color or English proficiency.
“Don’t tell me it is not going to happen because it is happening now,” Washington said.
Gregory’s bill — and another heard Monday from state Sen. Jill Carter, a Joplin Republican — are among several introduced by Republicans this session seeking to make it more difficult for undocumented immigrants to remain in the state.
Carter’s bill would also create new crimes based on immigration status. For simply being undocumented, a person could be charged with “improper entry” and could be punished by a fine of up to $10,000 and removal to a U.S. port of entry for deportation
The crime of “aggravated illegal presence” would be a felony applying to undocumented people who violated any other Missouri law. The penalty would be increased if the violation was a felony law.
Immigration and border security have been a major issue for the GOP nationally, helping get President Donald Trump elected to a new term. Trump promised mass deportations, and roundups began almost immediately after he took office.
There were 956 arrests on Sunday, the BBC reported. Colombia, which initially refused to accept incoming flights of people being deported, relented after Trump threatened to impose a tariff of 25% on all imports from the South American country.
Federal courts have blocked attempts in Iowa, Texas and Georgia to make it a crime to be in those states if a person is in the U.S. illegally.
During Monday’s hearing, immigrants — with legal status and without — said the bills filed this year represent an escalation of oppression.
“It is inhumane to say people should be hunted like a sport,” said Aura Velasquez, who has been a citizen for five years. “It would turn neighbors against neighbors and friends against each other.”
Immigration advocates argued that a community already fearful about having documentation to remain in the U.S. revoked would become more fearful.
After hearing that posters and signs were not allowed in the committee room, Kansas City resident Katelin Nott wrote messages on her arm Monday (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). “This bill fosters a climate of fear, where people feel unsafe engaging in even the most basic activities beyond going to work or school,” said Gabriella Cepeda, representing the Hispanic Law Students Association at St. Louis University. “They are terrified of being profiled or targeted for life in prison for simply existing in the state without documentation. It is not just extreme, it’s cruel and unusual punishment.”
The handful of supporters, representing law enforcement and a conservative Jewish group, said the state must protect itself from human trafficking and drug trafficking associated with lax border security.
“This legislation would simply give law enforcement another tool in the tool box to assist our federal partners,” Lewis County Sheriff David Parish said.
Last summer, a Missouri House interim committee studied the issue of crime associated with illegal immigration. The report, published Jan. 7, drew no conclusions and reported that many of the witnesses said they feared problems associated with border communities reaching Missouri.
The report did not estimate the number of undocumented immigrants in Missouri but said studies show a substantial economic impact.
Undocumented immigrants paid approximately $113 million in state taxes in 2022 but cannot use the public benefits those taxes support like Medicaid. Their economic activity supports 160,000 jobs and $19 billion in total economic activity, providing “real economic stability that benefits all Missourians,” the committee report stated.
Washington peppered Gregory and Carter with questions about whether the state should trade that economic support for a state free of undocumented immigrants.
“We have 77,000 illegal immigrants that we have here in Missouri,” Gregory said.
“So they should all be subject to this, because you’re saying that we should arrest them just because they’re here?” Washington asked.
“Yes,” Gregory replied.
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Missouri Bill Putting a Bounty on Undocumented Immigrants Faces Fierce ResistanceA controversial bill in Missouri that would put a bounty on undocumented immigrants has sparked fierce resistance from activists, lawmakers, and community members.
The proposed legislation, known as HB 294, would allow private citizens to sue anyone who employs or provides housing to undocumented immigrants. If the lawsuit is successful, the person who brought the lawsuit would receive a cash reward.
Proponents of the bill argue that it is necessary to crack down on illegal immigration and protect American jobs. However, opponents say that the bill is discriminatory, racist, and goes against the values of compassion and inclusivity.
Several organizations, including the ACLU and immigrant rights groups, have spoken out against the bill, calling it unconstitutional and inhumane. They argue that it would create a culture of fear and division within communities, and could lead to racial profiling and harassment of immigrants.
Lawmakers who oppose the bill have vowed to fight against it, and are working to block its passage in the Missouri legislature. They have urged their colleagues to reject the bill and instead focus on comprehensive immigration reform that is fair and just.
The fight over HB 294 is far from over, but opponents are determined to stand up for the rights and dignity of all immigrants, regardless of their legal status. The outcome of this battle will have far-reaching implications for the future of immigration policy in Missouri and beyond.
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Matthew Barton, a Mississippi district attorney, is proposing a bill that would pay bounty hunters for assistance in deporting illegal immigrants.
Under the terms of House Bill 1484, the state would create the Mississippi Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program, which would pay a $1,000 reward to registered bounty hunters for each successful deportation they facilitate.
“This legislation is about keeping Mississippi communities safe,” said Republican state Rep. Justin Keen, who authored the bill.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt released this image Friday, writing on X that “deportation flights have begun.” A Mississippi lawmaker is proposing paying bounty hunters to help deport illegal immigrants. (White House)
“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,” he added. “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.”
Funding for the proposed program would come from the general assembly and be administered by the state treasurer.
The intention, Keen said, is to encourage collaboration between law enforcement and private citizens in identifying illegal immigrants in the state. It would also alleviate financial burdens on Mississippi taxpayers, who bear the costs of illegal immigration, a press release states.
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The bill comes as the Trump administration continues to tout tougher policies to combat illegal migration into the United States, as well as crime. Federal immigration authorities have made hundreds of arrests this week of illegal immigrants with criminal histories.
“When President Trump took office this week, he immediately recognized the emergency at our borders, rolling out executive orders to combat illegal immigration and cartels,” DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton said in a statement. “This legislation builds upon that foundation, empowering local leaders and communities to support federal efforts in protecting our citizens.”
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“Legal immigration is a cornerstone of America, and we must ensure that our borders are secure and that the safety of Mississippians comes first,” Barton continued.
Recently, a Mississippi lawmaker has proposed a controversial new bill that would pay bounty hunters for assisting in the deportation of illegal immigrants. The bill, which has sparked heated debate among politicians and citizens alike, aims to incentivize individuals to help enforce immigration laws and crack down on undocumented individuals living in the state.Under the proposed legislation, bounty hunters would receive a monetary reward for each illegal immigrant they successfully locate and turn over to immigration authorities. Supporters of the bill argue that this would help alleviate the burden on law enforcement agencies and ensure that immigration laws are being enforced effectively.
However, critics have raised concerns about the potential for abuse and exploitation under such a system. They argue that paying individuals to hunt down and deport immigrants could lead to racial profiling and violations of civil rights.
As the debate continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether this controversial bill will gain traction and become law in Mississippi. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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A new bill in Mississippi, if passed, would create a bounty hunting program to hunt down undocumented migrants.
DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced the proposed legislation in a news release.
House Bill 1484 would create the Mississippi Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program if the state passes it into law. State Rep. Justin Keen from DeSoto County authored the bill.
Both men say this fits with immigration policy changes endorsed by President Donald Trump.
“This legislation is about keeping Mississippi communities safe,” Keen said in the news release. “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.”
What would the bill do if passed?
According to the news release, the proposed legislation would “offer a $1,000 reward to registered bounty hunters for each successful deportation they help facilitate.” The funds would come from the general assembly for the state treasurer to administer, and it would go into effect July 1, 2025.
The text also defines a crime of trespass by an illegal alien as 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.” That can change if the federal government takes custody of the person and deports them within 24 hours.
The law would also require anyone arrested on the charge to submit a DNA sample.
What are changes Trump wants to make to immigration?
Hours after Trump took office, he signed executive orders that worked to change the immigration system and send military troops to the Mexico border to combat a newly declared emergency.
“All illegal entry will immediately be halted, and we will begin the process of returning millions and millions of criminal aliens back to the places from which they came,” Trump said.
The president falsely claimed that the United States is the only country with birthright citizenship, which makes any child born on American soil a citizen regardless of their parents’ citizenship. He signed an order seeking to eliminate the practice, which is protected by the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Eighteen states and the ACLU are challenging the executive order in court.
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How many undocumented migrants live in Mississippi?
An August 2024 report from the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor estimated that 22,000 undocumented migrants are in the state, costing taxpayers more than $100 million per year. The report does not note the countries of origin for most of the undocumented. The financial breakdown includes:
- $25 million for K-12 education.
- $77 million for health care.
- $1.7 million for incarceration.
“Mississippi’s illegal immigration problem is spiraling out of control and is costing taxpayers millions,” said State Auditor Shad White said in a news release. “Our public schools, hospitals, and prisons will continue to lose massive sums of money that we could have spent on our own citizens if this problem is not solved.”
The report estimated that, of the 2022 foreign-born population in the state:
- 41% are foreign-born U.S. citizens.
- 34% were here illegally.
- 24% held legal visas or had permanent legal status or family ties.
- 2% were recent naturalizations.
In DeSoto County, Barton’s release reads, approximately 1,000 undocumented migrants were booked into the county detention center during the Biden administration. The DA said illegal immigration is straining resources in Mississippi.
“This program is a vital step in assisting our law enforcement agencies to better enforce immigration laws and ensure that those in this country unlawfully are sent back to their country of origin,” said Barton. “When President Trump took office this week, he immediately recognized the emergency at our borders, rolling out executive orders to combat illegal immigration and cartels. This legislation builds upon that foundation, empowering local leaders and communities to support federal efforts in protecting our citizens. Legal immigration is a cornerstone of America, and we must ensure that our borders are secure and that the safety of Mississippians comes first.”
Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@gannett.com.
Mississippi lawmakers are considering a controversial bill that would allow bounty hunters to hunt down undocumented migrants in the state. The proposed legislation has sparked outrage among immigrant rights advocates, who argue that it would lead to racial profiling and violate the civil rights of immigrants.If passed, the bill would permit bounty hunters to track down and apprehend undocumented migrants for a cash reward. Supporters of the bill claim that it would help crack down on illegal immigration and alleviate the burden on law enforcement agencies.
However, opponents argue that the bill would only serve to further marginalize and target vulnerable immigrant communities. They fear that it would create a dangerous environment where undocumented migrants are afraid to seek help or report crimes for fear of being detained.
The debate over the bill highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy in the United States. As lawmakers continue to grapple with how to address the issue, it is clear that any legislation that targets immigrants must be carefully weighed to ensure that it upholds the values of fairness and justice for all.
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Selena’s killer Yolanda Saldívar files for 2025 parole, as inmates reveal there’s ‘a bounty on her head’
The woman serving a life sentence for the 1995 murder of Tejano icon Selena has filed paperwork to try to get released next year, as inmates tell The Post there’s “a bounty on her head” behind bars.
A rep at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said killer Yolanda Saldívar, now 64, has no blemishes on her record that will keep the parole board from holding a hearing in March to determine whether to release her.
Saldívar fatally shot 23-year-old superstar “Queen of Tejano” Selena Quintanilla-Perez on March 31, 1995, in a hotel room in Corpus Christi, Texas, during a confrontation.
Yolanda Saldívar, 64, has no blemishes on her record that will keep the parole board from holding a hearing in March to determine whether to release her. REUTERS Selena believed that Saldívar, a founder of her fan club, had embezzled more than $60,000, and the singer was planning to fire her.
According to the TDCJ, Selena’s family will likely get official notice in January of the Saldivar’s parole hearing.
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Saldívar fatally shot 23-year-old superstar “Queen of Tejano” Selena Quintanilla-Perez on March 31, 1995, in a hotel room in Corpus Christi, Texas, during a confrontation. Getty Images “I was convicted by public opinion even before my trial started,” Saldívar said in a prison interview for last year’s Peacock documentary: “Selena and Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them.”
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“Keeping her in prison isn’t going to do any good,” said the cousin. “It’s time for her to get out.”
Selena’s father, Abraham Quintanilla, told Univision’s Primer Impacto that other inmates had been threatening Saldívar’s life. Getty Images Inmates at the prison where Saldivar is being held told The Post that she is constantly a target, forcing her to be housed in protective custody.
“Everyone knows who Yolanda Saldívar is,” says Marisol Lopez, who served time alongside her from 2017 to 2022. “There’s a bounty on her head, like everyone wants a piece of her. The guards keep her away from everyone else, because she’s hated so much. If she were out [in general population], someone would try to take her down.”
Selena believed that Saldívar, a founder of her fan club, had embezzled more than $60,000, and the singer was planning to fire her. AP Another former inmate, Yesenia Dominguez, said Saldívar was always a common subject of discussion in the prison yard.
“Everyone was always like, ‘Let me have five minutes with that b—h,’” Dominguez says. “Everyone wanted to get justice for Selena. There’s a target on her back.”
In 2018, Selena’s father, Abraham Quintanilla, told Univision’s Primer Impacto that other inmates had been threatening Saldívar’s life.
“To this day, we still receive letters from women who are in the same prison where they say they are waiting for her,” he said at the time. “They say that they are going to kill her. There are bad women in there. Women who have murdered other people in the past. That is why they are in there. They have nothing to lose.”
Saldivar claims that she will live with relatives and find a job if she’s set free.
Selena’s killer Yolanda Saldívar files for 2025 parole, as inmates reveal there’s ‘a bounty on her head’Yolanda Saldívar, the woman convicted of murdering beloved Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in 1995, has filed for parole in 2025, sparking outrage and fear among inmates at the prison where she is currently serving her sentence.
Saldívar, who was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Selena, has reportedly been a target for other inmates who have placed a bounty on her head. According to sources within the prison, there is a growing sense of tension and unease as news of Saldívar’s parole hearing spreads.
Many are questioning whether Saldívar should be released from prison, given the heinous nature of her crime and the impact it had on Selena’s family, friends, and fans. The thought of Saldívar being out on the streets again is a frightening prospect for many, especially those who believe she has not shown genuine remorse for her actions.
As the parole hearing approaches, the public will be closely watching to see if Saldívar will be granted early release or if she will continue to serve out her sentence behind bars. In the meantime, the safety of both Saldívar and those around her remains a top concern for prison officials.
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