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Proposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl’s killing

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HOUSTON (AP) — Family members of a 12-year-old Houston girl allegedly killed by two Venezuelans who entered the U.S. illegally are supporting legislation that would limit immigration authorities’ ability to release immigrants they detain. Jocelyn Nungaray’s body was found in a creek June 17 after she disappeared during a walk to a convenience store. Authorities say the two men accused of killing her were detained near El Paso but released with orders to appear in court later. Nungaray’s mother said Friday that she is backing the legislation, which would bar federal authorities from releasing migrants if there are available detention center beds. A migrants’ rights advocate says the proposal amounts to demonization of migrant communities.

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