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Another red state moves a step closer to enacting Texas-style anti-illegal immigration bill
Fox News
Louisiana lawmakers are moving forward with a bill modeled on a new Texas law allowing police to arrest illegal immigrants who enter or re-enter the state.
Adam Shaw is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, primarily covering immigration and border security.
Louisiana's governor would also be authorized to create an interstate compact with Texas to help control the "influx with respect to illegal immigration that consequently threatens the safety and security of Louisiana citizens." He can be reached at adam.shaw2@fox.com or on Twitter.
SB 388 was approved by a Senate committee this week, and is expected to receive approval from the Republican-controlled legislature and governor. Hodges, a Republican, said the move is necessary due to the "open border" and inaction from the federal government.