Justin Keen (politician)
Justin Keen | |
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| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Dana Criswell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Byhalia, Mississippi Crane, Texas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ariel Fox |
| Education | University of Mississippi |
| Occupation | Home builder, Developer |
| Profession | Politician |
Justin Keen is a Republican member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 6th District of Mississippi since 2024.[1][2] He is a former DeSoto County Sheriff's deputy and SWAT Team sniper, currently working as a land developer.[3]
On January 22, 2025, Keen introduced House Bill 1484, which proposes the creation of a "bounty hunter" program to enable "certified individuals" to locate and detain undocumented immigrants, sentencing them to life imprisonment without the possibility of parol.[4] The bill has faced significant criticism from immigration attorneys and advocacy groups for its legal and logistical challenges.[5]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Corder, Frank (August 9, 2023). "State, Legislative Primary Election Results: See who won and who came up short". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Election Night 2023". DeSoto County News. November 8, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Justin Keen announces run for State Representative". DeSoto County News. January 12, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "HOUSE BILL NO. 1484" (PDF). January 31, 2025.
- ^ Judin, Nick; Ireland, Illan (January 25, 2025). "Immigrant Bounty Hunter Bill Unlikely to Pass, Experts Say". Mississippi Free Press. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
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