§ 71-11-1. Legislative findings

The Legislature finds that when illegal immigrants have been sheltered and harbored in this state and encouraged to reside in this state through the benefit of work without verifying immigration status, these practices impede and obstruct the enforcement of federal immigration law, undermine the security of our borders, and impermissibly restrict the privileges and immunities […]

§ 71-11-3. Definitions; verification of work eligibility status of new hires; employer liability; exemptions; penalties for violation

This chapter shall be known as the “Mississippi Employment Protection Act.” The provisions of this section shall be enforced without regard to race, gender, religion, ethnicity or national origin. For the purpose of this section only, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the content clearly states otherwise: “Employer” is any person […]