Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall
Fmr. Speaker McCutcheon and Lt. Gov. Marshall discuss State of the State
Governor Kay Ivey at Alabama Electors meeting
Protestors rally at the Alabama Capitol
Memorial service in front of the Alabama Capitol
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey at College Colors Day press conference
Chris Pringle greets Alabama Supreme Court
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon speaking at impeachment markup meeting

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall

Legislation from Alabama lawmakers, titled The Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025, has been passed by the U.S. House 245-160. It mandates the deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of DUI and prohibits their reentry into the U.S., supported by 37 Democratic lawmakers. Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) argued that the bill targets the serious issue of impaired driving by undocumented immigrants.

Fmr. Speaker McCutcheon and Lt. Gov. Marshall discuss State of the State

Moore stated, "Today's vote in the House sends a clear message: if you are a guest in this country, and you break our laws and put American lives at risk by driving under the influence, there will be consequences."

Governor Kay Ivey at Alabama Electors meeting

Moore added, "Even in a polarized time, Democrats should be able to join Republicans and unanimously support such reasonable legislation."

Protestors rally at the Alabama Capitol

Advocates for Human Rights and similar groups have criticized the legislation for tying DUI arrests to immigration enforcement. They claimed it overlooks the broader challenges faced by marginalized communities.

Memorial service in front of the Alabama Capitol

Advocates for Human Rights stated that issues "will not be solved by singling out immigrants for deportation, and in turn, destabilizing communities."

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey at College Colors Day press conference

Passed by the House in 2024, the bill now heads to the Senate for review. Republicans have remained optimistic in the legislation reaching President Donald Trump for final approval.

Chris Pringle greets Alabama Supreme Court

Moore said, "After all, deporting dangerous criminals is a rational, normal, and coherent step that this House should take."

Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon speaking at impeachment markup meeting

Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) said, "I participated in the judiciary hearings that led to this bill being sent to the floor, and I carefully reviewed the majority report. There's absolutely no evidence in that hearing or report showing a causal connection between immigration status and drunk driving."

Laura Mitchell covers U.S. politics & news for content partner Modern Newsstand LLC.