Justin Keen | |
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Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
Incumbent | |
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. He is a former DeSoto County Sheriff's deputy and SWAT Team sniper, currently working as a land developer.
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. The bill has faced significant criticism from immigration attorneys and advocacy groups for its legal and logistical challenges.
External links
References
- 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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