An incoming Missouri state lawmaker introduced a bill to provide $1,000 to people who report illegal migrants to authorities.Republican state Sen.-elect David Gregory proposed a measure that would offer $1,000 to any person who turned in an illegal migrant who is subsequently arrested.SB 72 would allow the state’s Department of Public Safety to « develop an information system for people to report violations of this act which shall include a toll-free telephone hotline, e-mail and online reporting portal. »BLUE STATE COUNTY TEES UP VOTE ON ‘KNEE-JERK’ RESOLUTION TO PROTECT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS FROM DEPORTATIONSThe bill would also create the « Missouri Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program » which would allow local citizens to serve as bounty hunters « for the purpose of finding and detaining illegal aliens » in the state.Only bail bond agents and surety recovery agents may apply to the program to serve as bounty hunters.The proposal would also make it a felony for anyone to be in the state as an illegal migrant.ANOTHER MAJOR BLUE CITY DOUBLES DOWN ON VOW TO OBSTRUCT TRUMP’S MASS DEPORTATION PLAN »As I ran for State Senate, I promised to make Missouri a national leader in combating illegal immigration, » Gregory said in a post on the social media platform X. »Now, I’m following through with my promise. SB 72 makes it a felony to be here illegally and the bill will finally allow Missouri law enforcement to find and arrest illegal immigrants, » he continued. « We need all hands on deck to ensure we catch illegal immigrants BEFORE they commit violent crimes. »President-elect Trump has promised mass deportations in his second administration.
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Incoming Missouri state lawmaker introduces bill to give $1K to anyone who turns in illegal migrants
