Mississippi Law Creates Immigrant Registry
Analysis based on 22 articles · First reported Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The new United States — Mississippi law could negatively impact the state's economy by potentially redirecting law enforcement resources and creating an environment of distrust that discourages immigrant contributions. For entities like the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the American Civil Liberties Union, this event highlights their advocacy efforts against such legislation, potentially increasing their public profile.
United States — Mississippi has enacted a new law, sponsored by Republican state Sen. Angela Hill, authorizing the United States — Utah Department of Public Safety to compile a registry of undocumented immigrants within the state. This law, set to take effect soon, allows the department to collect personal information, criminal history, and deportation statuses. While it directs sharing information with state and local authorities, it does not explicitly require or prohibit sharing with United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Immigrant advocates, including the National Immigration Law Center, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and the American Civil Liberties Union, express alarm, fearing it could be used to target immigrants in conjunction with Donald Trump's deportation plans and could undermine trust between law enforcement and communities. Supporters, like the Center for Immigration Studies, argue it is a common-sense measure to understand and address illegal immigration. The law also mandates an ongoing effort to track immigrants for the next two years, raising concerns about its practicality and potential for profiling.
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