State Law Enforcement officials can now enforce the new immigration laws that are in place instead of waiting for Federal agents. FOX 35's Matt Trezza has the latest.

The vote on House Bill 1531 took place after several hours of testimony in which supporters and critics argue the effectiveness, cost, morality and constitutionality of the bill. It's one of several pieces of legislation aimed at curbing immigration moving through the Indiana Statehouse this session.

An immigration bill that would require state law enforcement to cooperate with federal efforts has advanced. The longtime strategist also had a warning for Democratic figures. DOGE identified a nearly untraceable code linking payments to the U.

Lawmakers in the House considered HB 1531, dealing with the role of local law enforcement and employers when it comes to the issue of undocumented immigrants.

Republicans on a House committee approved a bill Monday to give the attorney general more power to go after businesses that employ undocumented immigrants.