Mississippi, bounty hunter and immigration

Mississippi bill would pay bounty hunters a reward to help facilitate deportation of illegal immigrants
Bounty hunters in Mississippi could be paid by the state to help deport illegal immigrants, under proposed legislation introduced by a lawmaker.
Mississippi lawmaker wants bounty hunters to find undocumented immigrants
The proposed “Mississippi Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program Fund” shows how hard-line immigration policies at the federal level have influenced policy proposals in states and localities.
Bill Would Pay Bounty Hunters $1K to Capture Undocumented Migrants
A Mississippi lawmaker has introduced legislation which if passed would set up a bounty hunting program targeting undocumented migrants. Republican State Rep. Justin Keen from DeSoto County proposed the bill that would create the “Mississippi Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program” which is aimed at “accelerating deportation efforts in line with the Trump Administration’s immigration priorities.
Mississippi bill proposes using bounty hunters to crack down on undocumented immigration
A bill was recently presented by Mississippi lawmakers that aims to allow the state to pay bounty hunters to turn in undocumented immigrants.
Proposed Mississippi bill would offer bounty hunters $1,000 reward for deportations
DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced a proposed bill that would let bounty hunters to pursue immigrants not living in US legally.
Mississippi bill would create bounty hunter program to hunt undocumented migrants
A proposed Mississippi bill would let bounty hunters track undocumented migrants. The DeSoto County DA announced it this week. Here's what we know.
MS bill to offer bounty hunters $1k for ‘illegal aliens’
A bill that would allow certified bounty hunters to assist in identifying and reporting undocumented immigrants was introduced in the Mississippi House of Representatives
Mississippi DA announces bounty hunter program for undocumented immigrants
The Mississippi Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program (House Bill 1484) will offer a $1000 reward to bounty hunters for successful deportations.
Mississippi GOP Bill Would Bless Bounty Hunters to Capture Immigrants
Republicans in Mississippi are considering a law to help Donald Trump with his massive deportation plans—by enlisting bounty hunters. A new bill introduced in the Magnolia State’s legislature Wednesday would pay bounty hunters a $1,
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Local DA proposes bounty hunter program to catch persons living in U.S. without immigration status
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. - The district attorney in Desoto County said he is proposing a program which will pay $1,000 to anyone who provides information related to a person who is living without ...
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DA Announces Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program Legislation
District Attorney Matthew Barton On Wednesday introduced a bill called the Mississippi Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter ...
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Mississippi’s 2024-25 white-tailed deer season extended
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) announced the 2024-25 either-sex white-tailed deer season has been extended. According to MDWFP, ...
Activists oppose anti-immigration bills; some state lawmakers think they’re needed
Ice said she’s already had one of her clients deported just last month, and she fears this could continue to be a common thing for the rough 22 thousand undocumented immigrants in Mississippi.