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State Senate officially elects Garlan Gudger to pro-tem

The Alabama Senate unanimously elected State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) to be pro-tem on Tuesday.

Albertville PD Alabama News
Albertville Police now confirm receiving reports of alleged 'white supremacist' harassing immigrants; Claim no evidence of racial motivation found

A Facebook post of an alleged racially motivated hate crime in Albertville has been widely shared online. However, despite the poster’s claims, the Albertville Police Department has no record of the incident.

State Sen. Chris Elliott on 'Capitol Journal,' 1/31/2025 Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: 'If you're here and you've broken the law in order to be here, then you need to go home'

During this week's broadcast of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) rejected the notion that illegal immigrants "really coming here to work" should be passed over for deportation.

Bishop Steven J. Raica Alabama News
Birmingham’s Bishop Steven J. Racia says immigration challenges 'not insurmountable'

Birmingham’s Bishop Steven J. Raica responds to recent developments and discussions about immigration, admitting it was a "complex issue."

ICE Alabama News
KCarl Smith: Protecting U.S. citizens through President Trump's deportation policies

Trump’s deportation policies are a necessary step toward maintaining order and ensuring that America remains a land of opportunity for those who respect its laws.

Ainsworth Albertville protests Alabama News
Ainsworth 'angry' at Albertville anti-ICE protesters; Forms state task force to 'carry out Trump's round-up' of illegal migrants

Pro-illegal immigration protestors in Albertville have garnered a lot of attention this week, just not the kind they were likely hoping for.

Albertville ice protest Alabama News
Aderholt condemns anti-ICE protests in Albertville — 'Deeply concerning'

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) issued a statement Thursday responding to the protests in Albertville against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

Albertville immigration protest Alabama News
Pro-illegal immigration protesters lash out against Trump crackdown during march in Albertville — 'We will not put up with ICE'

President Donald Trump’s nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration inspired protests in Albertville Wednesday night as a large group marched downtown carrying posters and shouting chants critical of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers gather for a briefing before an enforcement operation, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md. Alabama News
State Rep. Yarbrough's Laken Riley Act among immigration bills coming in 2025

The Alabama Legislature is looking to shore up the state’s role in immigration enforcement in preparation for the February 4 legislative session. 

Haitian flag Alabama News
'There’s a lot of people scared' — Local Haitian American businessman says Albertville migrant community fear Trump immigration crackdown

Concerns surrounding an influx of Haitian migrants in Albertville have largely died down from their fever pitch over the summer. However, that could soon change under the new Trump administration’s tightening of immigration laws.

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Phil Williams: What did you do with the children?

One of the greatest forms of stewardship that any culture can be measured against is found in the simple question: “What did you do with the children?”

State Sen. Garlan Gudger on APTV, 1/10/2025 Alabama News
Gudger teases immigration bill for 2025 legislative session

Friday, during this week's broadcast of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman), the presumptive incoming president pro-tem of the State Senate, said he expected the Alabama Legislature to move on its own immigration enforcement law during the upcoming legislative session.

Katie britt Alabama News
Katie Britt calls for reducing legal immigration — ‘American workers have faced stagnant real wages’

With President-elect Donald Trump assuming office in January, Congress should overhaul guestworker programs like H-1B visas, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

Alabama Political News April Weaver 7 Alabama News
State Sen. Weaver: Trump winning brings ‘new dynamic’ to immigration legislation in 2025

President-elect Donald Trump winning the general election brings a “new dynamic” to what legislation lawmakers will introduce in the 2025 session, according to State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield).

kay ivey Alabama News
‘The time for action is now’: Ivey, 25 governors back Trump’s deportation policies

Governor Kay Ivey and 25 governors said on Thursday they support President-elect Donald Trump’s illegal immigrant deportation policies.

dale strong Alabama News
Strong earns A+ rating from immigration enforcement group: ‘We are under invasion’

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) recently received an A+ rating from NumbersUSA, an anti-illegal immigration advocacy organization.  

Tuscaloosa Immigrant Scheme Alabama News
Two arrested in Tuscaloosa County for subjecting multiple illegals to ‘forced servitude’ in alleged immigration scheme

Two individuals in Tuscaloosa County have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of human trafficking related to an alleged scheme involving the importation of immigrants from South America and subjecting them to “forced servitude” under fear of deportation.

Biden Harris Alabama News
‘Unaccompanied minor’ immigrants sent to Alabama triples under Biden-Harris

The number of unaccompanied minor immigrants sent to Alabama by the federal government nearly tripled under President Joe Biden compared to former President Donald Trump.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey sends 125 more Alabama National Guard soldiers to U.S.-Mexico border

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced Alabama is deploying an additional 125 soldiers to the United States-Mexico border.

Ledbetter Alabama News
House Speaker Ledbetter calls 2011 immigration enforcement HB 56 'a good bill,' criticizes federal courts for overturning it

According to House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act undermined by the federal courts could get another look, if necessary.

Steve Marshall in Fairhope, 10/21/2024 Alabama News
AG Marshall suggests state role for immigration enforcement: 'A little bit different time than we were in 2012'

Although the prospects for a possible Donald Trump return to the Oval Office are on the upswing, some state lawmakers are considering the possibility of Kamala Harris assuming the presidency and continuing Biden-era immigration policies.

Rich Lusk Alabama News
Birmingham pastor Rich Lusk: What does the Bible actually say about immigration?

Christians are commanded to love their neighbor, but Birmingham pastor Rich Lusk said Christian kindness has been exploited to guilt American evangelicals into accepting mass immigration to the detriment of their communities.

voting, election Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Strong: Americans need to know how the Biden-Harris administration is blocking state attempts to ensure only U.S. citizens can vote

Why is the Biden administration fighting states that try to remove non-citizens from voting?

Marshall Alabama News
Baldwin County town hall meetings to address undocumented immigrants, Title IX

Moms for Liberty is hosting two town halls in Baldwin County to discuss immigration and Title IX.

Illegal immigration border crossing Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: If Kamala Harris elected president, legislative special session on immigration immediately needed

With no clear front-runner in next month's presidential election, State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) is contemplating the possibility of a President-elect Kamala Harris in November.

Haitian migrants Alabama News
Biden administration not extending CHNV parole of Haitians, other migrants resettled in Alabama, other states

The Biden administration announced on Friday that it would not be extending the parole of Haitians and others in the United States through the federal program that has sent shockwaves through Alabama and the rest of the country.

Anthony Lowery Alabama News
Baldwin County Sheriff says illegal immigration impacting public safety; MS-13 gang activity identified

Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery told FM Talk 106.5’s Sean Sullivan Tuesday Baldwin County has an illegal immigration problem causing issues to schools, public services and public safety.

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