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.
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CT senators respond to Kristi Noem firing: ‘She was horrible’
Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy said even with Noem gone, Homeland Security needs to undertake a vastly different approach.
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Blumenthal presses Noem over citizens detained by federal agents
DHS secretary Kristi Noem defended her agency’s practices but said she didn’t know the details of some arrests of U.S. citizens.
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The people standing between students and ICE? Teachers.
Teachers are on the front lines as immigration enforcement turns the simple routine of going to school into a source of extreme anxiety for students.
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CT lawmakers are divided over ICE. What to know
Gov. Ned Lamont has urged ICE to stay out of Connecticut, gaining praise from fellow Democrats and criticism from Republicans.
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CT faith leaders hold prayer gathering, urge ICE agents to ‘repent’
On a rainy Ash Wednesday, Christian and Jewish clergy gathered to pray and call on ICE agents to end violent tactics, follow their conscience