Republican bill will crack down on ‘worst of the worst’ criminal illegals says sponsor

House Republicans have introduced a new bill that aims to crack down on criminal activity by illegal immigrants in the U.S. The Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act, introduced by Rep. Brad Knott, R-N.C., seeks to significantly increase penalties for crimes committed by illegal aliens in an effort to combat organized crime by illegals.

According to Knott, the bill has garnered strong support in the House and key members of the Trump administration have expressed their backing for the legislation. The Trump administration has been vocal about their commitment to tightening border security and apprehending dangerous illegal aliens in the country.

Knott, drawing from his experience as a prosecutor, emphasized the urgent need for Congress to implement lasting changes to deter hardened criminals who engage in organized crime in the U.S. He highlighted the existence of a group of criminals for whom a wall and deportations alone are insufficient deterrents.

The bill seeks to address the loophole that allows criminals, including members of notorious gangs like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, to exploit the system and commit crimes in the U.S. without facing significant consequences. Knott pointed out that current sentencing guidelines are inadequate in deterring criminals from re-entering the country to engage in criminal activities.

If passed into law, the Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act would increase the minimum sentence for crimes committed by illegal aliens punishable by more than one year from two years to five years. Additionally, illegal felons who re-enter the country after being deported could face up to ten years in prison.

For repeat offenders who have been previously removed from the country and return to commit further crimes, the bill proposes a minimum sentence of ten years up to life in prison. The legislation aims to strike a balance by allowing for deportation while also imposing stricter legal penalties to dissuade criminals from exploiting the system.

Knott stressed the importance of providing law enforcement with the necessary tools to combat illegal immigrant criminals on a case-by-case basis. He emphasized the need to address the root cause of criminal activities by illegal aliens and ensure that immigration remains a net benefit to the country.

In conclusion, Knott highlighted the importance of closing the gap in the law to effectively combat illegal immigrant criminals and protect the safety and well-being of Americans. The bill aims to create a more robust immigration system that punishes those who seek to exploit the country for criminal activities.