CT Gov. Ned Lamont asked what lessons Trump learned about Minneapolis. He said there won’t be a surge of ICE agents unless a city asks.
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CT residents detained by ICE remembered at Hartford vigil
The vigil was the latest effort by Hartford Deportation Defense, Jewish Voice for Peace and others to draw attention to the ICE detentions.
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CT receives letter from AG Bondi alleging ‘sanctuary policies,’ demanding response
CT received a letter this week from the U.S. Attorney General alleging state policies impede federal immigration enforcement.
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As political sands shift on immigration, some CT Reps pivot
Some CT lawmakers supported enforcement efforts against immigrants with criminal pasts, but they are now balking at heavy-handed approaches.
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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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In DNC speech, Chris Murphy focuses on borders, not guns
Sen. Chris Murphy’s primetime speech at the DNC focused on border negotiations. Talks about the gun safety bill happened off the main stage.
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Murphy: Biden order on immigration might not pass legal muster
Biden’s executive order to cap migrant crossings at the border drew backlash from a range of Democrats as well as immigrant rights groups.
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Flexing bipartisan bona fides, Chris Murphy hopeful despite defeat
CT’s Sen. Murphy was the lead negotiator on the failed border bill and took criticism for his tactics. But he still thinks he can get things done.
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Murphy pushes bipartisan border bill as CT activists raise concerns
The bill would reform the asylum process, issue more work permits and stop entry into the U.S. when border encounters reach a certain number.
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Chris Murphy involved in border talks as Congress seeks to pass aid
Murphy and other negotiators are faced with resistance from both parties and a closing window to get a bipartisan deal done.
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Chris Murphy seeks immigration reform after southern border visit
Murphy hopes Congress can find a compromise on immigration reform, arguing that a ‘lack of order at the border affects us in Connecticut.’
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Landlords wanted: As Afghan refugees arrive in CT, housing is an issue
As Connecticut prepares for an influx of refugees from Afghanistan, affordable housing has become a challenge.
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The longstanding mayor is gone, the city changed. Danbury is about to take stock.
With a rare open mayoral race, Danbury is about to see what its demographic diversity means to its political identity.
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Help coming for undocumented immigrants trapped in Connecticut hospitals
Gov. Ned Lamont ends cases of what some call “humanitarian incarceration.”
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They came to America for protection. Now they want to stay.
Jose Villegas lives in Hartford, safe from the dangers of El Salvador but without the peace of a permanent resident.