Alabama Bill Would Allow Tax Refunds to Fund Border Wall

A construction crew installs new sections of the U.S.-Mexico border barrier replacing smaller fences as seen from Tijuana, Mexico, on Jan. 11, 2019. Mario Tama/Getty Images

MONTGOMERY—Alabamians would be able to donate part of their state income tax refunds to help build a wall on the U.S. border with Mexico, according to a bill the state Senate advanced Thursday, March 21.

Senators voted 23-6 Thursday to approve the bill that would allow residents to check a box on their state income tax form and donate to We Build The Wall Inc., a nonprofit started by a veteran. According to the group’s website, the organization is focused on privately building portions of a border wall with Mexico.