Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2511

Introduced
1/20/25  
Refer
1/20/25  

Caption

Mississippi Immigration Enforcement Act of 2025; enact.

Impact

The bill is expected to have significant implications on state laws, particularly concerning the handling of unauthorized aliens within Mississippi. It requires local law enforcement agencies to enter into written agreements with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in compliance with federal immigration law, particularly under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This represents a shift towards increased collaboration between local and federal authorities regarding immigration enforcement, which proponents argue is necessary to uphold immigration laws effectively.

Summary

Senate Bill 2511, known as the Mississippi Immigration Enforcement Act of 2025, establishes new regulations designed to enhance the enforcement of immigration laws within the state. The bill mandates the creation of an Illegal Immigration Enforcement Unit within the Department of Public Safety, tasked with enforcing both federal and state immigration laws. This unit will be funded through an Illegal Immigration Enforcement Fund generated by fees collected on money transmission transactions. Specifically, licensed money transmission businesses will be required to impose a fee on transactions, which will then be directed to support the operations of this enforcement unit.

Contention

However, the bill raises several points of contention among lawmakers and advocacy groups. Critics argue that the law may lead to racial profiling and could impose undue burdens on local law enforcement, diverting resources away from other critical areas of public safety. Additionally, there are concerns regarding the potential chilling effect on the immigrant community, who may feel less safe reporting crimes or seeking assistance from law enforcement due to fear of deportation. Supporters of the bill, on the other hand, believe that it will result in stronger immigration enforcement and promote public safety by addressing illegal immigration more forcibly.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB2628

Mississippi Capitol Region Utility Act; enact.

MS SB2497

Mississippi Elections Integrity Act of 2023; enact.

MS SB2498

Mississippi Elections Integrity Act of 2023; enact.

MS HB1225

Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act; transfer enforcement authority to Attorney General's office.

MS HB133

"Mississippi Joint Municipal Law Enforcement Act"; create.

MS HB99

"Mississippi Joint Municipal Law Enforcement Act"; create.

MS SB2778

Mississippians' Right to Name, Likeness and Voice Act; enact.

MS SB2734

Mississippi Employment Protection Act; revise penalties and authorize regulations for enforcement.

MS HB34

The Combating Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Protection Act of Mississippi; create.

MS SB2087

Mississippi Sick and Safe Leave Act; enact.

Similar Bills

MS HB1440

MS Immigration Enforcement Act of 2025; create.

MS HB1032

"Mississippi Security Drone Act of 2023"; enact to prohibit the purchase of unmanned aircraft systems from non-U.S. manufacturers.

MS HB1391

Minority set-aside contracts; prohibit municipalities from utilizing.

MS HB1316

Public purchasing; require competitive bidding for web-based application for MYCIDS.

MS HB1428

Money Transmission Modernization Act; create and repeal MS Money Transmitters Act.

MS HB875

Public purchases; revise bidding requirements for certain projects and other related to Mississippi Landmarks.

MS HB1446

Public purchasing; require competitive bidding for web-based application for MYCIDS.

MS HB297

Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services; revise bidding procedure.