Mississippi Tracks Undocumented Immigrants

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Mississippi just enacted a sweeping new law empowering its top law enforcement agency to compile a detailed registry of undocumented immigrants—including names, addresses, countries of origin, and criminal records—aimed at gaining clearer insight into the state’s undocumented population. Supporters, led by Senator Angela Hill, argue it’s essential to combat illegal immigration and associated crimes like trafficking, while critics warn it could fuel profiling, erode community trust, and divert resources from real public safety needs. With immigration status constantly shifting, maintaining an…