US EditionMore Republicans push to criminalize bringing immigrants in the US illegally across state lines
- Alabama lawmakers passed a bill criminalizing knowingly transporting immigrants illegally present in the state, with the legislation now awaiting Governor Kay Ivey's decision as of May 2025.
- This legislation aligns with similar laws in states like Florida, Texas, Idaho, and Tennessee aimed at supporting federal immigration enforcement during President Trump's administration.
- The bill exempts medical professionals, law firm employees, educators, churches, and charities when performing non-commercial tasks but raises concerns about criminalizing everyday assistance like essential out-of-state travel.
- Advocates warn the new law could ensnare people providing routine aid, while opponents argue the crime already exists federally and call the measure “cruel and overly broad.”
- If enacted, Alabama would become one of at least nine states with laws potentially criminalizing the transportation of certain immigrants within the country, imposing penalties that may include up to two years in prison and fines reaching $10,000.
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Republicans push to criminalize bringing immigrants in the US illegally
MONTGOMERY (AP) — Alabama lawmakers have passed legislation that would make it a felony to knowingly bring someone into the state who is in the U.S. illegally, echoing similar bills nationwide that could restrict domestic travel for some immigrants.
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