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Democrats push nearly 250 state bills opposing federal immigration efforts
The proposals target masking, sensitive places and detention oversight as Democrats say states must counter Trump-era enforcement.
Democratic lawmakers proposed nearly 250 bills across 32 states this year to limit federal immigration efforts, pushing back against what they view as federal government overreach during President Donald Trump's second term.
State Futures, a nonprofit coordinating legislative efforts, reported that 53 of these measures passed in 17 states this year as lawmakers increasingly share strategies across state lines.
Oregon Democratic Gov Tina Kotek signed eight laws this April defending immigrant rights, while Colorado Sen Mike Weissman stated he works to protect freedoms from an "out of control federal regime."
Some Democratic governors have vetoed measures, including Virginia Democratic Gov Abigail Spanberger, who feared they would place security personnel in an "untenable position" regarding federal law.
Rhode Island Sen Tiara Mack said many Democrats now use federalism to strengthen state protections, though these legislative efforts continue to face Republican opposition and White House challenges.