Though the government restored the students’ immigration status, attorneys argued the decision gave no assurance that restoration would last.
Immigration
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CT leaders respond to Trump administration’s ‘sanctuary’ designation
Six CT cities and the state itself were on the Trump administration’s list of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ publicly released on Thursday night.
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CT lawmakers pass expanded Trust Act
Bill allows individuals to sue over violations of the law and expands situations where officials can comply with ICE detainers.
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Advocates urge CT lawmakers to approve Trust Act expansion
Amid intensifying federal immigration enforcement, as 2025 legislative session nears its close, CT advocates push for Trust Act expansion.
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CT faith leaders denounce Avelo Airlines as deportation flights start
CT faith leaders led a protest at Tweed New Haven Airport Monday against Avelo Airlines as it began its deportation flights in Arizona.
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DACA recipients, refugees and other immigrant groups can’t get REAL ID in CT
REAL ID, now required for domestic air travel, is only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents in CT, leaving out many immigrants.
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A family of Afghan refugees arrived in CT. Here’s what happened.
The family’s crisis-driven arrival may be the new reality for refugees, as support flounders and groups turn to private donors.
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CT students’ visas revoked: As details emerge, fears escalate
Most students’ status terminations appear to be connected to a wide range of interactions with law enforcement, rather than campus protests.
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More than 50 visas revoked at CT colleges and universities
The visas were revoked by the Trump administration and are part of an effort that has left hundreds of students nationwide at risk for deportation.
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FEMA funding for ‘sanctuary’ areas under review, CT officials warn
Connecticut is grasping for answers about its continued eligibility for federal emergency management funding, including $9M in grants it gets yearly.
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Hundreds testify on two bills about CT collaboration with ICE
Republicans want to expand the exemptions to CT’s Trust Act, and Democrats want to limit what can be shared with federal immigration agents.
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CT Trust act: What to know about law regulating ICE interactions
The Trust Act prohibits CT law enforcement from arresting someone solely on the basis of a request from ICE. Here’s what to know.
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Immigrant advocates want strict limits on CT police cooperation with ICE
In response to recent Trump orders, CT advocates call for more limits on law enforcement with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
