Mississippi Law to Create List of Undocumented Immigrants Alarms Advocates
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A new Mississippi law will allow the state's public safety agency to create a list of undocumented immigrants living in the state. Set to take effect Wednesday, the law has raised concerns among immigrant advocates who fear it may lead to increased deportations. The law mandates the Department of Public Safety to use legal means to identify undocumented individuals, including gathering personal information and criminal records. Critics argue that it could erode trust between law enforcement and communities, making individuals less likely to seek help from police. Mississippi has fewer than 28,000 undocumented immigrants, representing less than 1% of its population.
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