Death of a 12-year-old: Texas rack demands death penalty for migrants

Death of a 12-year-old: Texas rack demands death penalty for migrants

Houston, Texas, USA - In the state of Texas, heavy guns are raised: Prosecutor Kim Ogg has announced that he would have to apply for the death penalty against two Venezuelans who are accused of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, sexually abused and murdered. This cruel act occurred in June 2024 and quickly developed into a central topic in the debate about the United States Immigration Policy, especially during the presidential campaign campaigns. OGG described the murder as "as low -prone, brutal and senseless as no other deed in my tenure". According to the reports by Al Jazeera, the two suspects, Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel (22) and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos (26), have illegally entered the USA and were previously arrested by the US Border Protection Authority.

The meaningful background story is that this matter was used by many Republicans, including the upcoming President Donald Trump, to advocate stricter controls at the border. Trump explained the tragedy of Jocelyn's mother, Alexis Nungaray, as part of his election campaign for a "safe America". In his campaign, he demanded that the death penalty for migrants, the Americans kill. This rhetoric has strongly influenced the debate about immigration policy, especially when the Republicans tried to establish a connection between illegal immigration and violent crimes, as is also emphasized by AP News.

criminal case and political reactions

The case not only put the government under pressure, but also heavily criticized President Joe Biden's immigration policy. While the Republican party intensively indicates this incident in order to illustrate a perceived wave of crime by immigrants, several studies show that migrants generally commit fewer crimes than born citizens. Nevertheless, political rhetoric remains unchanged and is still used as an arsenal of weapons in the upcoming election. The murder of Jocelyn Nungaray is a symbol of the demand for more consistent immigration rules.

The two suspects are detained for a deposit of $ 10 million and are now the focus of a process, the outcome of which could have both legal and social consequences. While OGG is hotly discussing this topic as the incumbent public prosecutor, responsibility will soon be transferred to the new prosecutor Sean Teare, since OGG was not re -elected in the last election in November.

Al Jazeera reports . AP News adds .