Tillis and Hagerty Introduce Legislation Reinstating Services for Victims of Crimes Committed by Illegal Immigrants

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U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced the Voice for Victims Act, legislation to restitute the VOICE Office to provide "proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens" and their families. The VOICE Office will also provide quarterly reports to Congress that examine the effects of victimization of US nationals by criminal aliens. The Voice for Victims Act will also expand the functions of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman to include working with the VOICE Office to provide assistance to and accountability for victims of crimes by criminal aliens

"Many dangerous illegal immigrants, including cartel members, are making their way further into our country committing heinous crimes," said Senator Tillis. "Anyone who falls victim to a dangerous illegal immigrant deserves the proper care and attention, including bringing the illegal immigrant to account. I am proud to work with Senator Hagerty to introduce this legislation so we can give a voice to every victim."

"The Biden Administration's disastrous open-border policies have flung the door wide open for criminals to enter our country illegally and commit crimes against innocent people," said Senator Hagerty. "We're seeing a national security crisis of epic proportion with over 160 different nationalities apprehended at our southern border since Joe Biden took office. Adding insult to injury, President Biden terminated the office created by President Trump to help victims of crimes by illegal aliens. This commonsense legislation will reverse President Biden's regrettable decision and reinstate this critical assistance for victims of these reprehensible acts."

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