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More Republicans push to criminalize bringing immigrants in the US illegally across state lines

More Republicans push to criminalize bringing immigrants in the US illegally across state lines

Toronto Star15-05-2025
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers have passed legislation that would make it a felony to knowingly bring someone into the state who is in the U.S. illegally, echoing similar bills nationwide that could restrict domestic travel for some immigrants.
The legislation given final approval Wednesday protects 'not only the citizens of Alabama but also the people that are immigrating here legally and doing everything the right way,' said the bill's Republican sponsor, Sen. Wes Kitchens.
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