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A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi. Advocates are alarmed
By David A. Lieb, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 28, 2026
· 5 min read
A new Mississippi law will authorize the state's top law enforcement agency to compile a list of all immigrants illegally living in the state. What's to be done with that information is a bit open-ended. But the law set to take effect Wednesday is sparking alarm among immigrant advocates, who fea...
Key takeaway The law says the state Department of Public Safety “may use all reasonable lawful investigative means available” to determine the number and identities of all “illegal aliens” in Mississippi.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The development of a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi under a new state law has implications for the San Antonio area, given the city's proximity to the border and its history of immigration. As Alamo Heights residents consider the potential effects of such laws, they may wonder whether similar measures could be proposed in Texas. The fact that states are enacting over 100 immigration-related laws this year suggests a growing trend of state-level action on immigration issues. In Bexar County, where Alamo Heights is located, the potential for increased cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities could raise concerns among immigrant communities and advocacy groups. As the situation unfolds, it will be important to watch how local authorities in San Antonio and Bexar County respond to developments in Mississippi and other states, and whether they will be pressured to adopt similar measures.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? A new Mississippi law will authorize the state's top law enforcement agency to compile a list of all immigrants illegally living in the state. What's to be done with that information is a bit open-ended. But the law set to take effect Wednesday is sparking alarm among immigrant advocates, who fea...
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