A bill signing ceremony underscored that Trump’s aggressive immigration tactics will be a central theme in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Bill limiting federal immigration actions gets final passage in CT House
SB 397 restricts activities of immigration officers and allows lawsuits against agents for constitutional violations, among other provisions.
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Cheshire welcomes home high school student detained by ICE
Elected officials, teachers and activists gathered in Cheshire Friday to welcome back Rihan, a high school senior detained by ICE weeks ago.
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CT Judicial Branch launches remote hearings page amid fear of ICE at courthouses
The Judicial Branch launched a new webpage, where residents can find information on remote hearings, amid concerns about ICE at courthouses.
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Teachers of Cheshire student detained by ICE await his return
The teachers of a Cheshire student detained by ICE this month say he was “clearly deeply appreciative of this opportunity” to study in U.S.
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CT Senate passes bill limiting federal immigration actions
The immigration bill would create a process for residents to sue federal agents for violations of their constitutional rights.
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U.S. Justice Dept. sues CT, New Haven over ‘sanctuary policies’
The lawsuit argues CT’s Trust Act violates the Supremacy Clause, which says when state and federal laws clash, federal law takes precedence.
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CT officials: ICE detention of Cheshire student is ‘un-American’
In 2025, ICE detained an Afghan interpreter and Cheshire resident, releasing him after 4 months. On Monday, ICE detained his 19-year-old son.
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SCSU rally calls for ICE-detained student’s release
The SCSU nursing student in question was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Middletown, on Tuesday, March 31.
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US Supreme Court to decide if Trump can end birthright citizenship
SCOTUS will hear arguments April 1, 2026, in a case challenging the President Donald Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship.
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Citizenship ceremonies in CT imbued with mixed emotions amid ICE crackdown
For many, going through naturalization now brings with it guilt and concern for foreign-born residents who have been shut out of the process.
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AG Tong, Sen. Blumenthal plug CT bills seeking accountability for ICE agents
Legislation would protect certain locations from federal immigration enforcement, allow citizens to sue feds for violations of their rights.
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Hundreds testify in favor of ICE accountability, ‘safe spaces’ for immigrants
CT lawmakers considered a bill that would limit immigration enforcement and create pathways for people injured by agents to seek compensation.