Rep. Gaetz Introduces Legislation to Empower Victims in Federal Court Seeking Damages From Illegal Immigrants
August 23, 2024
August 23, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2024:
This week, following trips to the border and meetings with immigration officials and federal judges, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) introduced the "Allocating Liability to Illegal Entrants in National Courts (ALIEN) Act." The legislation, if enacted, would fully empower federal judges to award damages to victims of illegal immigration for harms they have suffered.
This week, following trips to the border and meetings with immigration officials and federal judges, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) introduced the "Allocating Liability to Illegal Entrants in National Courts (ALIEN) Act." The legislation, if enacted, would fully empower federal judges to award damages to victims of illegal immigration for harms they have suffered.