Creates a new federal murder crime (with death or life imprisonment) specifically for certain inadmissible or deportable aliens who commit murder anywhere in the US, increasing the scope and penalties of immigration-related enforcement.
an alien who-- (1) is-- (A) inadmissible under paragraph (6)(A), (6)(C), or (7) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)); or (B) deportable under subparagraph (B) or (C)(i) of section 237(a)(1) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(1)); and (2) is guilty of-- (A) murder in the first degree, shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life; or (B) murder in the second degree, shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life.
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Amends federal criminal code (title 18) to assert federal jurisdiction over murders by certain inadmissible or deportable aliens in any US jurisdiction, facilitating greater federal involvement in cases involving unauthorized immigrants.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to assert jurisdiction over murders committed by certain inadmissible or deportable aliens.
Establishes enhanced federal penalties tied to immigration status for murder, expanding immigration enforcement tools without directly addressing state cooperation, sanctuary policies, employment verification or detention.
Within any jurisdiction of the United States (whether or not in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States), an alien who--
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Stage: Committee · step 2 of 6
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2025-05-08: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill creates a new federal crime with severe penalties (death or life imprisonment) specifically targeting murders committed by certain inadmissible or deportable aliens, expanding the scope of immigration enforcement by linking immigration status directly to enhanced criminal jurisdiction and punishment. It does not address firearms, transgender issues, or abortion.