Undocumented immigrants

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Attorneys discuss shifting legal landscape for Alabama’s immigrants

Trump’s immigration crackdown ripples through Alabama as workplace raids, detentions surge, and legal experts warn of dire consequences for civil liberties and the state economy.

Wesley Walter

July 4, 2025

House committee advances a bill criminalizing transporting undocumented immigrants

The bill would make it a Class C felony to transport an undocumented immigrant into the state of Alabama.

Mary Claire Wooten

April 17, 2025

What would the Laken Riley Act do?

Introduced by Sen. Katie Britt, the Laken Riley Act would require detaining 60,000 more undocumented immigrants and empower state attorneys general.

Chance Phillips

January 16, 2025

Sen. Katie Britt reintroduces Laken Riley Act in 119th Congress

Britt reintroduced the Laken Riley Act to detain undocumented immigrants accused of theft amid increased bipartisan support.

Mary Claire Wooten

January 8, 2025

Sen. Britt urges the Senate to pass Laken Riley Act

Sen. Katie Britt is calling for the Senate to pass the Laken Riley Act as her accused killer's trial begins.

Mary Claire Wooten

November 5, 2024

Undocumented woman charged for voting fraud, but research shows noncitizen voting is rare and overstated

A study by the Cato Institute — a libertarian think tank funded by the Koch brothers — shows noncitizen voting occurs in undetectable numbers.

Bill Britt

September 6, 2024

New bill seeks to give local police authority to arrest undocumented immigrants

A new bill looks to expand the jurisdiction of local police, allowing them to arrest individuals based on immigration status.

Alex Jobin

August 8, 2024

Hispanic Americans group condemns Tuberville’s “Garbage” remark

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville ignited controversy when he referred to recent immigrants as "garbage."

July 26, 2024

Sen. Britt seeks speedy passage for Laken Riley Act

If passed, states could sue the federal government over immigration decisions responsible for damages of $100 or more.

Chance Phillips

May 29, 2024

Senate OKs bill to allow fingerprinting and DNA collection of undocumented immigrants

The bill's sponsor says the aim is to prevent people crossing the border multiple times using different names.

Patrick Darrington

May 19, 2023