Missouri
Missouri Senate hears bill on life imprisonment for people in U.S. without legal status
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A Missouri Senate committee heard hours of testimony Monday on illegal immigration legislation that includes life imprisonment for those found guilty and a bounty of $1,000 for reporting people without legal status in the U.S.
Through one of the pieces of legislation, someone who is in the country without legal status who enters Missouri and remains would be guilty of a new felony trespassing charge.
The penalty would be life imprisonment without parole, probation or conditional release except by action of the governor.
Those penalties would not apply if the federal government enters into a written agreement with the Missouri Department of Public Safety to take into custody and deport the person.
Sen. David Gregory, R-Chesterfield, sponsor of the legislation, said the bill’s goal is to create an equivalent of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“Much like ICE, we have to actually do an effective investigation and have enough probable cause to initiate a warrant for someone’s arrest before they can be tracked and arrested,” Gregory said.
Gregory said through his bill it would be illegal to conduct warrantless arrests, even though that is not specified in the measure.
“It is not allowed per constitutional law, which means we cannot change it here, nor can the federal government change it,” Gregory said.
Sen. Barbara Washington, D-Kansas City, asked Gregory for specifics on how this issue is affecting Missourians today.
“I am so sick of folks coming in here and telling me about what’s going on here, there and everywhere and not talking about the issues we have in our own state,” Washington said.
Gregory did not give specific examples in response to Washington’s question.
Gregory also referenced a substitute of his original bill that he’s building. That version has not been posted online.
A $1,000 bounty
The first version of the bill would require the state Department of Public Safety to create a system in which anyone can contact authorities and accuse someone of being here without legal documentation.
The system must include a telephone number, an email address and an online portal people can use.
People who would use it to report someone could remain anonymous. Within the bill language, there are no penalties if someone were to report on a person who has proper legal status.
If the accused person is in Missouri without legal status, the person who reported them would receive $1,000.
Sen. Stephen Webber, D-Columbia, asked Gregory if there were courses of action someone could take if they were incorrectly accused.
“If somebody tries to call in a tip and says, ‘I think my neighbor is undocumented’ and there’s an investigation, that person was not undocumented, do they have any kind of recourse for their troubles?” Webber said.
Gregory said it is currently against the law to harass or give false reports to hotlines.
The legislation also expands who can become a bounty hunter in the state in relation to the issue. It allows anyone with an unexpired valid license as a bail bond agent, general bond agent or surety recovery agent to apply to the program.
The bill also creates a fund that would provide money to implement the proposed act. The legislature would be responsible for coming up with the funding.
The committee briefly discussed a fiscal note on the cost of the bill, which amounts to roughly $4.5 million.
Only one person spoke in favor of the legislation, while over 30 spoke against it.
Tori Schafer with the ACLU of Missouri said the ACLU has already sued over similar laws in Iowa, Oklahoma and Texas.
“We’ve been successful in those cases because judges have agreed that we’re likely to succeed on the merits, because the federal government has an invested interest in carrying out federal law, which is exactly what we’re talking about,” Schaefer said.
Yazmin Bruno-Valdez, a recipient of the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, also spoke against the legislation. She said it would pit neighbors against one another.
“It would incentivize discrimination, foster xenophobia and perpetuate division by placing a price tag of a mere $1,000,” Bruno-Valdez said.
Hours earlier on Monday, senators heard similar legislation from Sen. Jill Carter, R-Granby.
The legislation makes it illegal for someone to enter Missouri if they do not have legal status in the United States.
They would be fined $10,000 and deported on the first offence. On subsequent offenses, the punishment would include prison time of one to seven years.
“It’s morally imperative to strike a balance between the unresponsive federal government and the plight of our communities and law enforcement,” Carter said.
Three people spoke in favor of the legislation, including David Parrish, a sheriff in Lewis County.
“We feel that this legislation will simply give law enforcement another tool in the tool box to help us assist any of our federal partners,” Parrish said.
Aura Velasquez was among the over 20 people who spoke against Carter’s legislation. Velasquez was born in Nicaragua and came to the U.S. when she was 5.
“My mom left Nicaragua to set out to find a place she was told was built by immigrants and welcomed them: the United States of America. And now, if this bill was to continue further than an idea, it would destroy the safety of anyone that looks different, my friends, my family and children could be labeled as not human enough to live in peace,” Velasquez said.
The hearings on these bills come a week into President Donald Trump’s second administration. Trump ran on a promise to enact mass deportations.
On Saturday, over 100 protesters gathered in Overland to decry the Trump administration’s immigration policy changes and deportations.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 20, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 20 drawing
09-17-36-47-64, Powerball: 26, Power Play: 3
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 20 drawing
Midday: 6-4-7
Midday Wild: 1
Evening: 0-2-2
Evening Wild: 2
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 20 drawing
Midday: 5-1-9-1
Midday Wild: 9
Evening: 2-5-8-0
Evening Wild: 4
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 20 drawing
Early Bird: 12
Morning: 10
Matinee: 09
Prime Time: 03
Night Owl: 06
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from April 20 drawing
01-11-14-16-18
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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 20 drawing
04-29-35-40-43, Powerball: 21
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Reinforcing the offensive line has been a priority for the New Orleans Saints, who opened free agency by signing former Buffalo Bills left guard David Edwards to a four-year, $61 million contract. Even though the franchise has allocated plenty of resources to its offensive line, the free agency addition won’t stop them from seeking more offensive line talent.
The franchise is focused on protecting second-year quarterback Tyler Shough. If a starting offensive lineman is injured, someone must step up. Currently, Asim Richards is the only reliable backup for left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. or right tackle Taliese Fuaga. On the interior, Dillon Radunz would make sense as a reliable replacement if someone were to go down between Edwards, center Erik McCoy, and right guard Cesar Ruiz.
Drafting a promising offensive lineman in 2026 makes sense, as the Saints hold five Day 3 picks. It’s unlikely general manager Mickey Loomis will spend early draft capital on a tackle, but a late pick is logical. Missouri’s Keagen Trost, projected for Day 3, could fit this need.
Trost, 25, recently worked out privately with the Saints, a source told Saints Wire. The Missouri standout earned a 92.4 Pro Football Focus grade in 13 games last season, ranking No. 1 among 632 eligible collegiate tackles. He also allowed just one sack in 834 total snaps.
Trost’s high grades project him in the fifth round, and he offers versatility, including potential to move inside. At his pro day, he measured 6-foot-4 and 313 pounds. The main issue is his 32 3/8-inch arms, which are shorter than teams prefer for starting tackles. He has extensive SEC experience and strong college production to back it up.
Picks No. 150 and 172 in the fifth round are logical choices for New Orleans to consider selecting Trost. Multiple teams have shown interest in him; he had five pre-draft visits and recently held virtual meetings with the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals, and Atlanta Falcons, according to a source. While there are many highly regarded offensive linemen in this class, Trost’s versatility appears to set him apart from the others.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 19, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 4-7-3
Midday Wild: 7
Evening: 8-8-3
Evening Wild: 5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 9-0-8-0
Midday Wild: 9
Evening: 1-8-4-8
Evening Wild: 9
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 19 drawing
Early Bird: 15
Morning: 15
Matinee: 07
Prime Time: 10
Night Owl: 06
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from April 19 drawing
08-14-24-27-28
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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