Mississippi Immigration Laws

Prohibits state agencies, cities, counties, and educational institutions from enacting sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Local governments cannot prohibit employees from inquiring about immigration status.

ALL employers (public and private) must use E-Verify to verify work eligibility of new hires. Effective July 1, 2011. Penalties include public contract cancellation, up to 3-year ineligibility for public contracts, and business license revocation for up to 1 year.

Lawful immigration status is required for a Mississippi driver's license or ID card. All non-U.S. citizens must be verified through SAVE. Undocumented residents are not eligible for any form of state-issued ID.

Mississippi does not provide in-state tuition to undocumented students regardless of length of residency. No state-funded benefits are available to undocumented residents.