Rise to the Moment of Truth Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Tag: IMMIGRATION

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.

pilgrims Alabama News
Pilgrim's to stop running buses due to outcry over Haitian immigration concerns

Pilgrim’s Pride will no longer be running charter buses to transport workers, according to State Sen. Wes Kitchens (R-Arab).

Pilgrim's Pride Russellville Alabama News
Pilgrim’s claims alleged Haitian migrant buses used to transport local workers to Russellville plant; Albertville officials respond to residents’ complaints

After much public outcry and speculation on social media, the City of Albertville issued a statement Friday confirming the buses were being used to transport workers to and from a job site, not to directly import migrants from other countries.

European Migrants Alabama News
Talmadge Butts: On the West’s rivers of blood and mass immigration

While Americans struggle with the disastrous effects of an effectively non-existent border under the Biden administration, our friends across the pond in the United Kingdom are struggling with their own immigration woes.

Ernie Yarbrough Alabama News
State Rep. Yarbrough pre-files Laken Riley Act for 2025 after fizzling in previous legislative session

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) has already pre-filed legislation for 2025 that would bolster local law enforcement’s ability to work with federal agencies to enforce immigration laws after fizzling out during the last legislative session.

Gomez Alabama News
Illegal alien from Honduras facing manslaughter for 6-year-old killed in DUI crash

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) confirmed a 25-year-old man is charged with manslaughter after allegedly driving drunk and causing the death of a six-year-old child.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt, Senate colleagues continue push to pass Laken Riley Act

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is continuing to push for Senate Democrats to allow a vote on bipartisan legislation that would mandate the deportation of illegal aliens who commit certain crimes.

Alabama political news soros Alabama News
Allen Keller: Why is George Soros still allowed in this country?

Soros, ethnically of Jewish origin, worked as a courier for the Nazis when Hungary was under German occupation during World War II. His job was to locate fellow Jews for deportation—an act that almost certainly meant execution.

Alabama political news border patrol Alabama News
Will Sellers: Discrimination's diversity

One hundred years ago, Congress passed – and President Calvin Coolidge signed – a new immigration bill. While relatively uncontroversial in the United States, the Act had a global impact. 

Committee meeting Alabama News
House committee advances Laken Riley Act – 'We have empowered local law enforcement in some way to help keep our community safe'

The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee voted to advance legislation bolstering local law enforcement’s ability to work with federal agencies to enforce immigration laws after weeks of delays.

immigration, border Alabama News
House committee delays vote on Laken Riley Act for the second week in a row

The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee voted Wednesday to once again delay voting on legislation that would bolster local law enforcement’s ability to work with federal agencies to enforce immigration laws.

tommy tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville blasts 'failed' AL(dot)com for calling concern about attacks by illegal aliens 'political' — 'Try telling that to the parents'

During his weekly Wednesday call with reporters, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) responded to AL(dot)com describing his use of the story of Pablo Mendoza, a 23-year-old illegal alien residing in Enterprise who allegedly raped a mentally handicapped a 14-year-old female, as "political."

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