Mississippi lawmakers have approved a bill that makes illegal immigration a state crime, fulfilling a legislative priority for State Auditor Shad White.
White championed the measure last year, traveling across the state to garner support. After years of efforts, the bill was finally passed into law, according to the auditor’s office.
The state’s office of the auditor estimates that Mississippi taxpayers spend more than $100 million annually on costs related to illegal immigration. The new law is set to take effect on July 1.
Supporters say the legislation will help ensure that state funds are allocated to Mississippi citizens rather than illegal immigrants.
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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