Adds 'illegal alien' status (unlawful presence plus killing a U.S. citizen) as a new aggravating factor for federal death penalty eligibility, so more severe criminal penalties tied to unlawful immigration status.
The defendant is an alien who-- (A) came to, entered, or remains in the United States in violation of Federal law; and (B) has been convicted of killing, attempting to kill, or conspiring to kill a United States citizen.
Creates a new federal aggravating factor specifically for unlawful immigrants who kill U.S. citizens in capital sentencing, increasing immigration-related consequences in the criminal justice system.
``(17) Illegal alien.--The defendant is an alien who-- ``(A) came to, entered, or remains in the United States in violation of Federal law; and ``(B) has been convicted of killing, attempting to kill, or conspiring to kill a United States citizen.''.
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Stage: Committee · step 2 of 6
Last action
2025-05-08: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill adds a new aggravating factor in federal death penalty determinations for aliens unlawfully present who kill U.S. citizens, expanding immigration enforcement by tying unlawful immigration status to enhanced criminal penalties. No provisions address firearms, transgender issues, or abortion.