610 CKTB| Should Immigration Status Affect Criminal Sentencing?
A new Conservative bill is sparking debate by proposing to strip judges of the ability to consider a non-citizen’s immigration status during sentencing.
The Bill’s Goal: The proposal aims to amend the Criminal Code to ensure “blind justice,” arguing that all individuals convicted of a crime should be treated equally, regardless of their citizenship.
Supporters point to cases where non-citizens received lighter sentences (e.g., for sexual assault or attempting to buy sex from a minor) to avoid deportation, calling this a “two-tier” system.
The Counter-Argument: Critics argue this removes…
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