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Criminal charges proposed for undocumented immigrants entering state

(The Center Square) — Legislation proposing criminal charges for undocumented immigrants entering Louisiana has passed a committee in the House of Representatives.

The bill moving forward Wednesday from the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice is similar to legislation in neighboring Texas. It passed the panel 7-4 and was opposed by the Southern Poverty Law Center and migrant groups.

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