The Arizona Legislature is considering a controversial bill that authorizes the use of deadly force against illegal immigrants trespassing on private property. Democrats are opposed.
In the state of Arizonain USAdiscuss a bill for allow the murder of immigrants that trespass on private property.
The initiative is being discussed in the Arizona Parliament and is controlled by the Republicans. If it advances and is approved, the use of lethal force will be allowed against any illegal immigrant who accesses a home in the state of the state. North American country.
United States: what the law is about
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The truth is that many immigrants cross the border from Mexico to Arizona every year. In the case of the law, only authorizes the murder of those who trespass on private propertywhether busy or not.
For its part, Justin Heap, a Republican legislator, wants to reform the law and better develop its interpretation. According to him, a farmer can own 4,000 hectares and his house is located two kilometers from where he is, however, if he sees someone on his property, he cannot approach and expel him, something that they propose to modify.
According to the legislator, many immigrants and human traffickers “They are moving through ranches and farms” at the moment.
The law was introduced after the case of George Alan Kellyaccused of shooting at a group of illegal immigrants who trespassed on his private property in January 2023. The shooting left a dead personso the case divided the state Arizonasince the Republican Party defined Kelly as a “hero“, while the prosecution accuses him of having acted for the racism.
Complaints against the bill
The project has caused great controversy and the Democrats rejected it. This was the case of the governor Katie Hobbswho warned that, if the law is approved in Congress, the will veto. Furthermore, he expressed that this idea is contrary to the values of inclusion and respect that must remain in Arizona.
Also, after the bill was announced, immigrant rights defenders denounced it and maintained that would violate the fundamental principles of the right to life and human dignity. In addition, they warn that this could increase violence and discrimination against illegal migrants.
Source: Ambito
