States Propose Bounties for Reporting Illegal Immigrants

As President Donald Trump prepares to take office, Republican lawmakers, including those from North Carolina, are actively working on immigration legislation to facilitate 'mass deportations' in line with Trump's campaign promises. Concurrently, legislators in Mississippi and Missouri have proposed bills to employ bounty hunters for deporting undocumented immigrants, offering financial incentives for successful deportations. Mississippi's proposed Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program, backed by District Attorney Matthew Barton, has sparked significant controversy due to its ethical and legal implications. Critics, including immigration advocates, argue that such measures could lead to racial profiling and are more about political posturing than effective immigration reform. Despite these divisive proposals, polls indicate broad support for Trump's deportation plans, with 55% of voters favoring them, and 88% supporting the deportation of immigrants with criminal records.