Very Strict on Immigration
Mississippi Immigration Policy 2026
Immigration laws, sanctuary status, E-Verify requirements, and how immigration shapes the political landscape in Mississippi ahead of 2026.
2.6%
Immigrant Population
Very Strict
Immigration Stance
Required for all employers
E-Verify
DL: No
Undoc. Drivers License
Key Immigration Policies
| Sanctuary Status | No |
| E-Verify Requirement | Required for all employers |
| Drivers License (Undocumented) | No |
| In-State Tuition (Undocumented) | No |
| Enforcement Approach | Strong enforcement — 2019 workplace raids (680 arrested in poultry plants) |
Overview
Mississippi conducted the largest workplace immigration raid in US history at Mississippi poultry plants in 2019, arresting 680 workers. The state mandates E-Verify for all employers. Despite a small immigrant population, enforcement is aggressive.
2026 Political Impact
Mississippi uses immigration enforcement to signal toughness on the issue. The 2019 raid occurred on the first day of school, leaving hundreds of children without parents, generating significant humanitarian criticism.