Mississippi's new law empowers the state's top law enforcement to create a registry of undocumented immigrants, sparking fears of targeting and aiding federal deportation efforts. While proponents cite a need to understand the scope of illegal immigration, critics warn of profiling, resource misallocation, and erosion of community trust with police. The law's practical implementation and potential for misuse are under scrutiny.

A new Mississippi law authorizes the state's top law enforcement agency to compile a list of immigrants illegally living in the state.

Mississippi's new law empowers the state's top law enforcement to create a registry of undocumented immigrants, sparking fears of targeting and aiding federal deportation efforts.…