Courts 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... Wesley WalterJuly 4, 2025
Legislature 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 WootenApril 17, 2025
Congress 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 PhillipsJanuary 16, 2025
Congress 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 WootenJanuary 8, 2025
Congress 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 WootenNovember 5, 2024
Elections 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 BrittSeptember 6, 2024
Legislature 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 JobinAugust 8, 2024
National Hispanic Americans group condemns Tuberville’s “Garbage” remark Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville ignited controversy when he referred to recent immigrants as "garbage." StaffJuly 26, 2024
National 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 PhillipsMay 29, 2024
Legislature 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 DarringtonMay 19, 2023