States Move to Curb Federal Immigration Tactics After Minneapolis Killings
TL;DR
Democrats in several states are advancing bills to curb federal immigration enforcement, including private civil-rights lawsuits against officials, restrictions on ICE activity in state facilities, and requirements for warrants or independent investigations. Spurred by the Minneapolis killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, measures are moving in Colorado, California, Oregon, Maryland, New York and others, signaling a broader push against federal enforcement tactics, despite opposition from the White House and DOJ.
- As Minneapolis Rages, Legislators Move to Restrict ICE in Their States The New York Times
- US state lawmakers push to allow lawsuits against ICE agents Reuters
- An Ohio group wants to hold ICE agents accountable by closing this federal loophole abc6onyourside.com
- CT Dems are worried about ICE violating residents’ civil rights. What they plan to do courant.com
- CT legislators to pitch bill to allow lawsuits against federal agents ctmirror.org
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