State and Local Immigration Legislation

State & Local Legislation

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August 7, 2020 Sanctuary PoliciesIllegal ImmigrationState & Local LegislationSocietal Impact

Dangerous Immigration Policies Advance in Massachusetts Police Reform Bill


​The Massachusetts state legislature has been debating a "police reform" bill for the several...
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July 31, 2020 Illegal ImmigrationState & Local LegislationWorkforce & EconomySocietal Impact

New Jersey One Step Away from Granting Professional Licenses to Illegal Aliens

The New Jersey Assembly passed legislation on July 30 that allows illegal aliens to get occupational...
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July 31, 2020 Sanctuary PoliciesIllegal ImmigrationState & Local LegislationSocietal Impact

Federal Charges Stand Against Massachusetts “Sanctuary Judge"

​A federal judge denied Newton District Court Judge Shelley Joseph's motion to dismiss her case on...
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July 16, 2020 Illegal ImmigrationState & Local LegislationWorkforce & Economy

Florida Governor Signs E-Verify Law

​On June 30, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed Senate Bill (SB) 664 into law significantly...
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July 16, 2020 Illegal ImmigrationState & Local LegislationWorkforce & EconomySocietal Impact

New Jersey Senate Passes Occupational Licenses for Illegal Aliens

​Sailing mostly below the radar amid the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey recently passed a bill to...
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June 26, 2020 Sanctuary PoliciesState & Local Legislation

Northern Virginia Counties Embracing Sanctuary Policies

​In recent weeks, two of the most populous counties in Northern Virginia have each moved farther...
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June 26, 2020 Illegal ImmigrationState & Local LegislationWorkforce & EconomySocietal Impact

Minnesota Senate Holds Strong Against Stimulus Funds to Illegal Aliens as Special Session Concludes

The Minnesota Legislature wrapped up its special session on June 20, without passing any major...
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June 19, 2020 AmnestyIllegal ImmigrationState & Local LegislationSocietal Impact

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Anti-Sanctuary Case Against California

​On June 15, after years of lower-court litigation and months of waiting, the Supreme Court of the...