Senate Judiciary Committee approves Laken Riley Act
The bill would allow state and local law enforcement to enter voluntary agreements with the federal government to enforce immigration laws.
Immigration Law
Public forum hears concerns about international money service bill
The bill would tax money sent abroad using certain international money transfer services.
Sen. Britt continues to pursue anti-immigration agenda, introduces POLICE Act
Just days into the new Trump administration, Britt has already been one of the staunchest supporters of the president's anti-immigration agenda.
Sen. Britt talks hopes for Laken Riley Act, Trump’s second term
Britt discussed her role pushing for the Laken Riley Act’s passage and her support for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees.
Steve Marshall endorses call for “largest deportation in U.S. history”
Marshall was among the 21 Republican state attorneys general who endorsed the letter.
Sens. Britt and Tuberville try to block changes to unaccompanied children policy
Alabama’s senators sponsored a resolution to prevent the Office of Refugee Resettlement from codifying protections for immigrant children in custody.
More of HB 56 Is Blocked
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Three years ago, the Alabama Republican supermajority, from both Houses of the Alabama legislature, responding to an anti-illegal immigration wave across the State spearheaded by dozens of Tea Party groups who were demanding action on the illegal aliens issue, passed the nation’s toughest state anti-illegal immigration law. The highly … Continued
Immigration policy change eases some fears for Tuscaloosa locals
Staff Report TUSCALOOSA | President Barack Obama’s policy that would prevent young illegal immigrants who meet certain qualifications from being deported has caused a stir in Tuscaloosa’s Hispanic community. Supporters of the policy change say it eases fears of deportation for some illegal immigrants, although they say it does nothing to protect older illegal immigrants … Continued
July 2, 2012
Both sides claim victory with immigration law ruling
Staff Report Opponents and proponents of Alabama’s controversial immigration law both claimed victory after Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Arizona’s immigration law. Supporters of the law said the ruling recognized the state’s right to enforce immigration laws, while working with federal authorities. Opponents said the ruling clearly indicated the federal government has the ultimate … Continued
June 26, 2012
Legislators react to decision along party lines
Staff Report Alabama lawmakers’ reaction to Monday’s Supreme Court decision striking down aspects of Arizona’s immigration law and its potential impact on Alabama’s similar law was divided along party lines. Republicans called it a “win” while Democrats said it was proof the state had wasted money and manpower. “(Monday’s) ruling on the reasonable suspicion section … Continued
June 26, 2012