One month following the assault and murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray which sparked national headlines, Texas lawmakers have taken legislative action that could lead to significant changes in immigration enforcement.
Jocelyn's tragic death has reignited the immigration debate, prompting Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Troy Nehls, both Republicans, to introduce the "Justice for Jocelyn Act," a law named in her memory.During the Republican National Convention, Cruz expressed his outrage over the incident, labeling it "tragic, horrific, and the worst nightmare for any parent," emphasizing that what made it truly infuriating was its preventability.
Jocelyn's family showed strong support for the proposed law. Her grandfather, Kelvin Alvarenga, spoke of a failed immigration system and called for a curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for those released with an ankle monitor, in an effort to reduce crime rates during nighttime hours."The system, the immigration system has failed us to the point that they’re catching and release them and that needs to stop.
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