Justin Keen | |
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Member of the MississippiHouseofRepresentatives from the 6th district | |
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. [1] [2] He is a former DeSoto County Sheriff's deputy and SWAT Team sniper,currently working as a land developer. [3]
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. [4] The bill has faced significant criticism from immigration attorneys and advocacy groups for its legal and logistical challenges. [5]