Pennsylvania HB896 mandates the death penalty for undocumented migrants convicted of first-degree murder.
Pennsylvania HB896 amends the sentencing procedure for first-degree murder, requiring the death penalty for defendants who are undocumented migrants. This applies after a verdict of first-degree murder and confirmation of the defendant's undocumented migrant status. The bill defines "undocumented migrant" as someone present in the United States in violation of federal immigration laws. The changes will take effect 60 days after the act's passage.
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