Immigration

Demonstrators have gathered in cities across the U.S., including in Alabama, to protest the Trump administration’s early actions. They're decrying everything from the president’s immigration crackdown to his rollback of transgender rights and a proposal to forcibly transfer Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

Alabama lawmakers have returned to Montgomery to begin the 2025 legislative session. Republican lawmakers are expected to propose multiple immigration bills as red states look to support President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts. Some senators are trying to gauge the interest for addressing lottery and casino legislation this session.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is calling public safety her top priority for this year's legislative session. The governor in her State of the State address on Tuesday that she is backing a number of bills including a ban on Glock switches. The package includes a mixture of tough on crime measures, efforts to assist police officers and a limited sentencing reform measure.

The House has passed a bill to require the detainment of unauthorized migrants accused of theft and violent crimes. It marks the first legislation that President Donald Trump can sign as Congress, with some bipartisan support, swiftly moved in line with his plans to crackdown on illegal immigration.

Donald Trump has given voters a hefty list of promises, and many of them come due right away. On many major issues, Trump promises to deliver on Day 1. But there's only so much Trump can do without Congress, and some of his vows are bound to fall short.

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, many elected officials in Republican and Democratic states are preparing to either aid or oppose his policies. From immigration to education to transgender rights, a red-state blue-state divide has become common, including in Alabama.

Alabama is deploying an additional 125 soldiers to the Southern Border. The troops are out of the 152nd Military Police Company headquartered in Hartselle. Governor Kay Ivey's office announced their mission duration is approximately 400 days.

A coalition of conservative-leaning states, including Alabama, is making a last-ditch effort to keep in place a Trump-era public health rule. It allows many asylum seekers to be turned away at the southern U.S. border.

Martin left Washington and decided Alabama at least needed a two-party system and he would be the sacrificial lamb to take on Lister Hill...

Alabama residents have split opinions on whether immigrant children crossing into the United States should be housed at Maxwell Air Force Base.Officials…