Driven by the same President of the United States, Donald Trump, the current immigration policy that "involves" the North American country has not been immune to controversies and rejections by migrant organizations, institutions responsible for safeguarding human rights, and government factions opposed to the Republican trend.
However, the above has not prevented this policy from spreading, since Trump's rise to power on January 20, in various territories aligned with the president, with Republican states being the ones taking the most action since then.
But, what are the states with the strictest immigration restrictions or regulations and how does this affect the population?
The states most affected by Trump's immigration policy
Florida
The Sunshine State is undoubtedly one of the territories best aligned with Trump's policy, thanks in large part to the similarities between the president and Governor Ron DeSantis. At the end of January, the state's congress approved the so-called TrumpAct, which calls for the creation of a state immigration office. Recently, DeSantis also approved a series of new regulations, among which stands out the possible criminalization of all immigrants found within Florida's territory.
Texas
Prior to Trump's presidency, Texas approved a new rule that allows state hospitals to inquire about patients' immigration status, leading to potential neglect of individuals with irregular status.
Montana
Within this state, a rule was passed allowing traffic officers to check a person's immigration status at mandatory stops. This clearly provides greater coverage for local police to conduct thorough investigations.
Tennessee
Still undecided, Tennessee is debating two new laws that would directly affect the migrant community. Firstly, there is consideration to deny enrollment, in public schools, to immigrant minors. The other regulation states that parents without legal status could be responsible for covering their children's tuition and school fees.
Oklahoma
Similar to the debate in Tennessee, Oklahoma passed a rule that will require parents to provide proof of their legal immigration status before enrolling their children in state schools. The regulation is still pending approval by the legislature and the governor.
Missouri and Mississippi
Both states have a proposed law that aims to provide rewards, of around $1000, to anyone who provides information on the whereabouts of immigrants.
*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence