Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi SR18: Urge local law enforcement to enter into immigration enforcement agreements.
Status: Failed, April 15, 2026
A RESOLUTION CALLING UPON MISSISSIPPI LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTITIES TO ENTER INTO 287(g) AGREEMENTS RELATING TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT.
What the bill says
A resolution calling upon mississippi local law enforcement entities to enter into 287(g) agreements relating to immigration enforcement.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION CALLING UPON MISSISSIPPI LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTITIES TO ENTER INTO 287(g) AGREEMENTS RELATING TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT. WHEREAS, President Donald J. Trump noted in Executive Order 14159, "Protecting the American People Against Invasion": "Over the last four years, the prior administration invited, administered, and oversaw an unprecedented flood of illegal immigration into the United States. Millions of illegal aliens crossed our borders or were permitted to fly directly into the United States on commercial flights and allowed to settle in American communities, in violation of longstanding federal laws. Many of these aliens unlawfully within the United States present significant threats to national security and public safety, committing vile and heinous acts against innocent Americans. Others are engaged in hostile activities, including espionage, economic espionage, and preparations for terror-related activities. Many have abused the generosity of the American *SS08/R1129* S. R. No. 18 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/SS08/R1129 PAGE 1 (rdd\tb) people, and their presence in the United States has cost taxpayers billions of dollars at the federal, state, and local levels. Enforcing our Nation's immigration laws is critically important to the national security and public safety of the United States"; and WHEREAS, the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 added Section 287(g) to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) -- authorizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement …
Sponsors
- Chism, Kathy L. (R, 3) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Referred To Rules
Common questions
- What is SR18?
- SR18 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Urge local law enforcement to enter into immigration enforcement agreements.
- What does SR18 do?
- In its own words: A resolution calling upon mississippi local law enforcement entities to enter into 287(g) agreements relating to immigration enforcement.
- What is the status of SR18?
- Failed as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR18?
- Chism, Kathy L. (R, 3).
- Where is the official record for SR18?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0018.xml
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