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Democratic Governors Unite to Oppose Trump's Immigration Policies

Governors from several states form coalitions to resist federal immigration enforcement under President-elect Trump's administration.

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JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES - JUNE 10: US Border Patrol police intervene with irregular migrants crosings the border to Jacumba Hot Springs days after US President Joe Biden announced a decree to change migration policy at the border in California, United States on June 10, 2024. Biden rolled out the new executive order, to significantly restrict asylum claims in a bid to stave off Republican criticism of his border policies ahead of November's presidential election. The order goes into effect when there is a seven-day average of 2,500 or more 'border encounters' per day. That includes the southwestern land border and southern US coastal borders. There are already well over 2,500 daily 'border encounters,' meaning the order immediately takes effect. Its restrictions remain in place until two weeks after the number of 'border encounters' dips below 1,500. (Photo by Katie McTiernan/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks on the second night of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024.

Overview

  • Democratic governors from states like Illinois, Colorado, and California are forming alliances to resist President-elect Trump's immigration policies.
  • Newly formed groups, such as Governors Safeguarding Democracy and Governors Action Alliance, aim to protect undocumented immigrants and uphold state autonomy.
  • Governors are pledging to use all available legal tools to counter federal immigration enforcement, including maintaining sanctuary policies.
  • Massachusetts and California are holding special legislative sessions to fortify state laws against federal encroachment on immigration and other issues.
  • Governors express willingness to cooperate with federal authorities in deporting individuals convicted of violent crimes, while opposing mass deportations of law-abiding immigrants.