Post by Logan on Apr 21, 2016 16:01:59 GMT -6
'Illegal reentry' of deportees would be new crime under measure advanced by Missouri Senate
JEFFERSON CITY • The Missouri Senate voted Thursday to create the crime of "illegal reentry" in the state.
The legislation states that anyone who is deported from the United States for committing a crime, returns and commits an assault or any felony would also be guilty of illegal reentry in Missouri.
The offense would be a class C felony. Custody of the person convicted would be transferred to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement "as soon as practical."
The Senate voted 26-6 to advance the measure to the House, with Democratic Sens. Scott Sifton of Affton and Jason Holsman of Kansas City siding with the Republican majority.
Read more: www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/illegal-reentry-of-deportees-would-be-new-crime-under-measure/article_1ff4b881-3dc8-5989-b8d3-56ce7619abfb.html
JEFFERSON CITY • The Missouri Senate voted Thursday to create the crime of "illegal reentry" in the state.
The legislation states that anyone who is deported from the United States for committing a crime, returns and commits an assault or any felony would also be guilty of illegal reentry in Missouri.
The offense would be a class C felony. Custody of the person convicted would be transferred to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement "as soon as practical."
The Senate voted 26-6 to advance the measure to the House, with Democratic Sens. Scott Sifton of Affton and Jason Holsman of Kansas City siding with the Republican majority.
Read more: www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/illegal-reentry-of-deportees-would-be-new-crime-under-measure/article_1ff4b881-3dc8-5989-b8d3-56ce7619abfb.html