Revamped Indiana immigration crackdown clears committee

More than 60 witnesses testified during the four-and-a-half-hour meeting, with about a dozen in support and four dozen in opposition.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 770

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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An altered Indiana bill mandating local cooperation with federal immigration efforts emerged Monday from a marathon committee hearing and now heads to the House floor.

More than 60 witnesses testified during the five-hour meeting, with about a dozen in support and four dozen in opposition. The legislation advanced in a 9-4 vote.

Senate Bill 76 “makes it clear to those harboring and encouraging illegal aliens that Indiana will not have its laws ignored,” said …

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