Bill to tax foreign remittances receives public hearing
“So I would have to fill out additional forms, and I’m a tax-paying citizen?” Representative Andy Whitt asked the bill’s sponsor.
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Alabama vigils, demonstrations scheduled following ICE killing
Grassroots organizations are making plans to pay respects and demonstrate against ICE, following the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
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HB13, a pandering immigration enforcement bill, is a poorly written, poorly intended piece of legislation that attacks some of the country's most basic rights.
Lawmakers claim citizen concerns over ICE bill are fear-mongering
During a contentious public hearing, state lawmakers dismissed testimony from citizens, asserting their concerns about the new immigration bill were financially motivated fear.
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It was easy to predict what happened in Minneapolis. It's what happens every time we give too much power and too little oversight.
Alabama lawmaker proposes English-only driver’s license exams
Rep. Phillip Pettus proposed barring exams in any language but English, citing fatal crashes and federal policy changes as his call to action.
Governor, ALEA: 82 detained in ICE trucking operations
Since the collaboration began October 27, 242 people encountered during commercial vehicle checks were referred to federal authorities.
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CAIR denounces Tuberville’s call for immigration ban on Middle East, North Africa
Sen. Tommy Tuberville claimed the D.C. shooting necessitated banning immigration from the Middle East and North Africa, prompting CAIR to call the remarks “unhinged.”
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See recent postsThanksgiving and the unfinished American promise
Thanksgiving asks Americans to do more than give thanks. It asks us to tell the truth.
Britt, Tuberville sign bill requiring increased vetting of unaccompanied migrant children
The Kayla Hamilton Act, introduced by Sen. John Cornyn, places new requirements on federal agencies for vetting unaccompanied migrant children and sponsors.