Republicans want to expand the exemptions to CT’s Trust Act, and Democrats want to limit what can be shared with federal immigration agents.
Immigration
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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
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Refugee resettlement in CT at risk as executive orders upend IRIS
IRIS and other refugee resettlement groups in CT are struggling amid the loss of funds and suspension of refugees entering the country.
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In Hartford, a judge welcomes new American citizens on Fridays
In a time of much uncertainty in the federal bureaucracy, many still reach the end of their paths to citizenship in a Hartford courtroom.
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CT Education Department issues guidance to K-12 schools on immigration enforcement
The guidance comes after the Trump administration said immigrations officials could now make arrests at places like schools and churches.
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CT GOP wants to roll back law that limits cooperation with ICE
CT Republicans want to roll back a state law that limits when law enforcement can cooperate with federal immigration agents.
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CT joins states suing Trump over order limiting birthright citizenship
Connecticut was among 18 states to sue President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday over his effort to deny the birthright citizenship.
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CT’s William Tong, other blue-state AGs brace for Trump 2.0
On Inauguration Day, Tong and his staff will be looking for executive orders that conflict with Connecticut laws or violate the Constitution.
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CT leaders vow to protect immigrants amid Trump deportation plans
Advocates promised to protect their communities amid Trump’s stated plans for mass deportations — while saying the future remains uncertain.
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Marriage license citizenship bill gets House OK
The bill aims to curb deportations by prohibiting CT town registrars from inquiring about the citizenship of applicants for marriage.
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Hartford Public Library gets grant to expand citizenship services
A two-year $450,000 grant is to offer services to support immigrants adjusting to their new home and navigating the path to citizenship.