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.
- 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.