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Tag: IMMIGRATION

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.

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
'We've got big problems': State Sen. Elliott plans legislative package on immigration following trip to border

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) said he is planning a six to eight-bill package to protect Alabamians from the impact of federal immigration policy.

enterprise haitians Alabama News
'They're human trafficking': Enterprise residents sound the alarm on impact of illegal immigration in Coffee County

Hundreds gathered at Open Door Baptist Church on Thursday night to hear from whistleblower and former Trump advisor Jay Palmer about the immigration crisis in Coffee County and to voice their concerns.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
'Elections matter': AG Marshall challenges immigration programs but says voting is the best defense

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall told 1819 News he has been watching immigration issues across the state in places like Sylacauga and Athens. While communities are being impacted by Biden administration policies, Marshall said attorneys general across the nation have a responsibility.

katie britt Alabama News
Britt to force Senate Democrats to block two border and immigration bills to highlight VP Harris' flip-flop on key policies

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) forced Democrats to block two border and immigration bills in an effort to show how 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris had flip-flopped on policy since her 2020 presidential run and how the Democratic Party felt about protecting the U.S. southern border.

State Sen Greg Albritton Alabama News
Albritton says Ivey 'gets even' concerning ADVA controversy, calls ALGOP gambling resolution 'short-sighted'

State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) addressed the Alabama Republican Party’s resolution to oppose the expansion of gambling, immigration concerns and controversy surrounding the Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs during the North Baldwin County Republican Women’s meeting Tuesday.

Haitian migration Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl: Blame Democrats for illegal immigration in Alabama

Mass amounts of Haitian immigrants have entered rural Alabama in Coffee County and Talladega County. Local officials were not notified of the relocation and have received no answers from the federal government about what is happening.

Robert Aderholt Border Illegal Crossing Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Aderholt: Alabama leaders join forces to address migrant influx caused by Democrats' open-border policies

There is no doubt that Washington has struggled to get a handle on illegal immigration. My Republican colleagues and I want to secure the border, stop the flow of illegal immigrants, put the gangs, the cartels and the human traffickers out of business, and deport those who should not be here.

Biden Alabama News
Alabama-backed lawsuit freezes Biden admin’s new amnesty plan

A lawsuit backed by Alabama has temporarily blocked a new amnesty plan from the Biden administration.

Jeff Sessions Alabama News
Jeff Sessions on open borders: ‘It absolutely pulls down wages of American workers’

High levels of immigration into the United States lowers the wages of American workers, according to former U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions.

Albertville immigration meeting Alabama News
'It has never been about race': Grassroots group working on immigration issues in Albertville sees progress, decries efforts to politicize residents' concerns

It’s been nearly a week since concerned citizens met in Albertville to discuss issues surrounding the rising Haitian immigrant population, and already, Gerilynn Hanson, who organized the meeting, said they’re seeing some positive results from the City.

Athens City Hall Alabama News
Athens leadership addresses immigration concerns; Councilman denies getting subsidies for rentals, says Haitian students arrive with more vaccines than schools require

Like many other cities in north Alabama, Athens has reportedly seen a rise in Haitian immigration, which has caused residents to ask local and state leadership to take action.

Dale Strong Alabama News
Strong demands DHS Secretary Mayorkas answer for influx of Haitian immigrants in north Alabama

As concerns over Haitian immigration in north Alabama continue to grow, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) is demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security. Strong sent a letter to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas laying out the issues cities in District 5 face.

jay palmer Alabama News
'They were sent here' — Whistleblower Jay Palmer addresses illegal immigration concerns in Albertville as residents express growing frustration with local leadership

A group of concerned citizens gathered in Albertville Tuesday evening to discuss ongoing issues with mass migration to the city.

Brock Colvin, Jeff Lamour Alabama News
State Rep. Colvin, local Haitian American businessman condemn 'racist and hurtful' reactions to Pilgrim's Pride bus controversy — 'A change has to come'

State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville) and Jeff Lamour, a“proud Haitian American” in Albertville, are calling for unity and change after a recent controversy over Pilgrim’s busing workers to and from its Russellville plant divided the community.

dale strong Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Strong investigating surge of Haitians migrants in Athens, blames Biden for 'destroying public trust' in immigration system

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) said Athens is seeing an influx of Haitian migrants, like many other cities in North Alabama, due to the Biden administration’s “damaging” immigration policies.

State Sen. Arthur Orr Alabama News
'It's a bad bargain': State Sen. Orr blames Haitian influx on chicken plants recruiting cheap labor; Slams federal officials for failing to act

While immigration, legal or otherwise, has long been an issue, a controversy over chicken plants busing in Haitian workers has reignited the issue in the minds of Alabama residents and political leaders.

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