Two Republican lawmakers have introduced a measure to improve the detention and tracking of illegal immigrants who enter the United States.

The Justice for Jocelyn Act was introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, on Thursday. The measure would crack down on the Department of Homeland Security’s “Alternative to Detention” (ATD) program by requiring every ICE detention bed to be filled, and, if filled, would require the DHS to exhaust all reasonable efforts to keep illegal immigrants in custody, according to Cruz’s office.

The legislation is named for Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old girl who was murdered on June 17, allegedly by two Venezuelan nationals who were in Texas illegally.

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Cruz’s office noted that the suspects were enrolled in the ATD program, meaning “they were released into the interior of the United States despite the availability of thousands of ICE detention center beds.”

The senator’s office also highlighted the fact that one of the suspects “was wearing an ICE GPS monitor at the time of Jocelyn’s assault and murder.”

Should DHS nevertheless release an illegal immigrant pursuant to ATD, the person would be subject to continuous GPS monitoring until either their removal from the country or the completion of all immigration proceedings, Cruz’s office noted in describing the bill.

The Texas senator’s office also noted that the bill would “empower immigration officials to immediately deport illegal aliens who violate the terms of their release.”

“Jocelyn Nungaray’s horrific death was entirely preventable,” Cruz said in a statement. “The illegal aliens charged with murdering her should have been held in ICE custody, but they were allowed into the U.S. despite the availability of thousands of open detention center beds. No parent should have to feel the anguish that Jocelyn’s mother, Alexis, is suffering.”

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Jocelyn Nungaray, 12, was allegedly murdered on June 17 by two Venezuelan nationals who were in Texas illegally. (Fox Houston courtesy of the Nungaray family)

He added, “No family should have to live in fear that a violent criminal from another country is wandering their neighborhood intending to harm their children. No ICE or Border Patrol agent should have their hands tied when an illegal alien commits a crime. Congress needs to wake up and act decidedly to ensure that a tragedy like this never happens again.”

Echoing Cruz, Nehls said the “tragic” death of Nungaray was preventable and that he hopes the legislation will prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

“The tragic death of Jocelyn Nungaray was entirely preventable. The two illegal aliens suspected of assaulting and murdering her were from Venezuela, a gang haven, and were released by the Biden Administration into our homeland, despite ICE detention beds being available,” Nehls said. “Without serious reforms, American families will continue to lose family members and loved ones at the hands of illegal aliens. Enough is enough. I am proud to introduce the Justice for Jocelyn Act with Senator Ted Cruz to ensure tragedies like the death of Jocelyn never happen again.”

Franklin Jose Peña Ramos, left, and Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel have been charged in the killing of Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston, Texas. (Harris County Jail)

“In the wake of so much grief, Jocelyn gives me the strength to be her voice and demand justice,” said Alexis Nungaray, Jocelyn’s mother. “Senator Ted Cruz’s Justice for Jocelyn Act would have prevented Jocelyn’s death. It would have prevented her two murderers from being on the street and it would have meant that Jocelyn would be here with us today. For the safety of kids nationwide, I urge everyone to support Sen. Cruz’s Justice for Jocelyn Act.”

Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel, 21, and Franklin Jose Peña Ramos, 26, are charged with capital murder in Nungaray’s death. The two men crossed illegally into the U.S. earlier this year, according to authorities.

The suspects allegedly sexually assaulted Nungaray before strangling her to death after luring her below a bridge in Houston last month.

Fox News’ Brie Stimson and Landon Mion contributed to this report.

Krispy Kreme’s new sweet treats will take customers on a flavor-filled adventure to Paris this summer without needing airfare.

The chain has released three new doughnut flavors: Crème Brûlée, Double Chocolate Éclair, and Raspberry & Vanilla Crème, all of which are inspired by classic French flavors.

The new doughnut collection includes:

• The Crème Brûlée Doughnut is an unglazed shell doughnut filled with crème brûlée filling, dipped in crème brûlée caramel icing and topped with caramelized sugar crunch.
• The Double Chocolate Éclair Doughnut is an unglazed shell doughnut filled with chocolate custard filling, dipped in chocolate icing and topped with chocolate crisp pearls.
• The Raspberry & Vanilla Crème Doughnut is an Original Glazed Doughnut dipped in raspberry icing and cookie pieces and dolloped with vanilla cream.

Customers can try all three new flavors when they purchase the chain’s new “Passport to Paris” collection, available in-store or online.

Krispy Kreme also introduced a Crème Brûlée Latte, made to order and served hot or frozen.

The new doughnuts are available at Krispy Kreme locations nationwide. The 2024 Paris Olympic Games kick off on July 26.

It’s that time of year again – Amazon’s Prime Day is back for the 10th time, running July 16th and 17th. As usual, Amazon is promising millions of deals across various categories, essentially creating their own shopping event.

“Because there’s so much activity, you certainly don’t want to be going willy-nilly and buying all sorts of things that you might regret later,” said shopping expert Trae Bodge. She says it’s important to be strategic.

Here are some tips to make the most of Prime Day:

1. Make a list or add desired items to your cart in advance. This way, you can easily track price drops.
2. Compare deals using sites like Yahoo Shopping and Google Shopping.
3. Check an item’s Amazon price history at CamelCamelCamel.com. “That’s a good place to get a sense of what the prices are, what the prices were,” said Bodge.
4. Look for deals on Amazon’s own brands, including Amazon Basics, Amazon Essentials, Ring, Kindle, Fire, and more. These often see some of the lowest prices during Prime Day.
5. Expect deals on small home appliances. “We will see lots of deals, especially on small home appliances, like your robotic vacuum or your air fryer,” Bodge predicts.

Other things to know:

• Alexa can alert you about deals.
• Invite-only deals are back, where you sign up in advance to be randomly selected for deeply discounted products.
• You need a Prime membership to access the deals, but you can sign up for a 30-day free trial.

Remember, Amazon isn’t the only retailer with a membership program. Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and even CVS all offer annual memberships.

“You shouldn’t have more than one of those retail memberships. Pick the one that serves you the best and stick with that and shop with that retailer regularly to get the best bang for your buck out of that annual membership fee,” concluded Bodge.

One more tip: you can easily spot price drops by looking for special banners near the prices of items. Look for banners that say “Limited Time Deal,” “With Prime,” or “Lightning Deal.” There could also be others.