New Alabama law requires DNA samples from illegal immigrants in custody
New Alabama laws target illegal immigration in the state.
Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 158 and Senate Bill 63 into law May 12.
According to a news release, SB158 is designed to strengthen Alabama law against illegal immigration and voting by non-citizens and SB63 requires law enforcement to collect fingerprints and DNA samples from illegal immigrants already in custody.
鈥淎labama is taking steps to protect our communities from impacts on public safety and the integrity of our elections,鈥� said Gov. Ivey. 鈥淭hese bills will do just that by closing a loophole in state law concerning voter ID while also further enhancing law enforcement鈥檚 ability to effectively identify illegal immigrants with criminal records.鈥�
The governor's press office said both bills passed the Legislature with bipartisan support.
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