Mississippi lawmakers are advancing a bill that would make illegal immigration a state crime, a key priority for State Auditor Shad White. The legislation is now heading to the governor’s desk for approval.
White emphasized the proposal during his legislative push, citing that the state spends about $100 million annually on services for illegal immigrants. The bill would expand law enforcement’s authority to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
If enacted, the legislation could help reduce costs for taxpayers and improve enforcement efforts, White’s office said. Details of the bill’s provisions are pending final legislative approval.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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