This bill amends federal law to give the U.S. government jurisdiction over murder cases involving certain immigrants who are in the country illegally. Specifically, it applies to immigrants who are classified as inadmissible (barred from entering the U.S.) or deportable (subject to removal), and who commit murder anywhere within U.S. territory. The bill establishes that first-degree murder committed by such individuals can result in the death penalty or life imprisonment, while second-degree murder carries a sentence of years or life imprisonment. The legislation does not establish new funding or implementation timelines; it simply extends federal criminal authority over these cases. This measure would primarily affect individuals convicted of murder who lack legal immigration status.
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