Senator Hyde-Smith believes the federal government’s first responsibility is defense of the American people, which includes securing the nation’s borders.  She is a strong proponent of strengthening border security and the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws.  The Senator does not believe in rewarding those who enter the country illegally.

The Senator supports the implementation of a nationwide E-Verify system to ensure a legal workforce and enable American jobs to be filled by legal American workers.


HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO PRIORITIZE VETERANS OVER ILLEGAL BORDER CROSSERS

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO PRIORITIZE VETERANS OVER ILLEGAL BORDER CROSSERS

Legislation Shields VA Resources as Biden Scrambles to ID Funding to Handle Growing Border Crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.) in introducing legislation to stop the Biden administration from diverting funding and resources intended for veterans programs to manage the growing illegal immigration crisis on the southern border.

The bill (S...

WICKER & HYDE-SMITH WARN RESCINDING TITLE 42 WILL CAUSE “SERIOUS THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY” 

WICKER & HYDE-SMITH WARN RESCINDING TITLE 42 WILL CAUSE “SERIOUS THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY” 

Miss. Senators, Colleagues Demand Answers as Reckless Biden Policies Prompt Impending Surge of Illegal Immigrants 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are warning that the Biden administration’s decision to rescind the Title 42 Order that allows immediate expulsion of illegal immigrants will lead to a serious public safety threat.

The Mississippi...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON 

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding her decision to vote against the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to serve as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court:

“I cannot in good conscience support the confirmation of Judge Jackson.

“I take seriously my responsibility to weigh the merits of each Supreme...

Hyde-Smith backs bill to end illegal immigrant abuse of asylum system

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Hyde-Smith backs bill to end illegal immigrant abuse of asylum system

The Mississippi Senator said legislation would begin to restore order by making sure there are serious consequences for abusing the asylum process.

By Anne Summerhays

This week, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R...

Mississippi senators introduce Keep Our Communities Safe Act

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Mississippi senators introduce Keep Our Communities Safe Act

By Staff Reports

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week helped introduce a bill to close the loophole—referred to as “catch and release”—that allows illegal immigrants...