Senator Jill Carter Calls for Immediate Action Following Violent Crimes by Illegal Immigrants in District 32

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Jill Carter, R-Granby, is raising the alarm after two illegal immigrants from Honduras were arrested for a string of violent crimes, including murder, in her district. 

These individuals, who were in the U.S. illegally, are now facing charges for a deadly carjacking spree that ended with a homicide in Jasper County and other violent acts across Missouri.
 
 “This tragedy underscores the urgent need for Missouri to lead in protecting our communities,” said Sen. Carter. “The federal government has failed to secure our borders, and now our citizens are paying the price. We cannot sit back and wait for federal action. We must act now to keep Missourians safe.”
 
 Senator Carter recently visited the U.S.-Mexico border to witness the situation firsthand. Her experience reaffirmed her commitment to crafting Missouri-specific legislation to close the gaps in federal immigration policy and ensure local law enforcement has the tools needed to combat this growing threat. 
 
 “Missouri must take the lead in protecting its citizens,” said Sen. Carter. “We cannot afford to wait any longer.”
 
For more about Sen. Carter’s legislative actions, visit senate.mo.gov/Carter.