Indiana, House Bill 1531 and illegal immigrants

Indiana House approves bill tying state funding to immigration enforcement
The Indiana House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday tying state funding for local governmental bodies to their cooperation in the enforcement of federal immigration law despite arguments from some Democrats who said they could not support the measure.
Bill punishing businesses knowingly hiring illegal immigrants passes Indiana House
To round out the first half of the 2025 legislative session, Indiana House lawmakers discussed a bill that would prohibit many Indiana businesses from knowingly hiring illegal immigrants. In a 64-26 vote,
Indiana lawmakers debate immigration bill
President Trump is seeking to distance himself from a rise in inflation, arguing the uptick had “nothing to do” with his return to the Oval Office. Trump instead placed the blame on former President Biden in an interview Tuesday, decrying what he characterized as reckless spending during the previous administration. “Inflation is back. No, think…
Bill penalizing cities and law enforcement for not enforcing immigration laws advances
The House Judiciary Committee voted 9-4 along party lines Monday to advance a sweeping immigration bill that would give Indiana's governor, under the advice of the attorney general, discretion to withhold state funding from local governmental bodies that do not comply with federal immigration enforcement.
House Republicans approve bill to force Indiana to play bigger role in immigration enforcement
HB 1531 also provides more specificity in state law to force local governments and law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration officials.
Indiana House Passes House Bill 1531
In a video statement Thursday, Rokita called this "critical legislation" that is "great news for every law-abiding and tax-paying Hoosier."
Marijuana, immigration: Bills that have died in the Indiana legislature, so far
At least in their original form, these are some bills that failed to pass committee in time for Monday's deadline.
Illinois county secession bill passes Indiana House. What's next?
House Bill 1008 from Republican House Speaker Todd Huston would create a commission to study how 33 Illinois counties could join Indiana.
Indiana Statehouse pass immigration bill
House lawmakers passed a bill to prohibit Indiana businesses with more than 10 employees from knowingly hiring illegal immigrants.
Indiana lawmakers advance plan to take counties from Illinois
House Bill 1008 creates a commission to explore moving the state borders to bring some Illinois counties into the Hoosier state.
Red state lawmakers look to punish local governments defying Trump's immigration crackdown
The governor of Indiana would be able to punish local government agencies that fail to comply with federal immigration law ...
WVXU15h
Weekly Statehouse update: House GOP budget, immigration enforcement, collegiate trans sports ban
House Republicans advance their budget proposal. A controversial immigration bill quickly clears the House chamber. And a ban ...
Daily Journal1d
Immigration bill aimed at local governments, employers advances to Senate
House lawmakers on Thursday tussled briefly over legislation mandating local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement ...
WISH-TV on MSN3d
Indiana panel advances AG-backed immigration crackdown
Indiana House passes bill to enhance federal immigration enforcement and crack down on employers. Local cooperation and ...
journalgazette10h
Immigration enforcement campaign aimed at local governments, employers advances to Senate
House lawmakers this week tussled briefly over legislation mandating local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement ...
Indiana bill creating THC threshold for intoxicated driving advances with bipartisan support
A bill that aims to target intoxicated drivers, specifically with THC, is advancing through the Indiana Statehouse.