News & Commentary about State and Local Immigration Laws

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Four masked DEA police officers wearing tactical vests labeled “DEA POLICE” walk across a downtown intersection at night, with tall office buildings, streetlights, traffic signals, and cars with headlights behind them.

Apr 6, 2026

States Have the Power to Hold Federal Agents Accountable by Allowing People to Sue Them for Rights Violations

Austin, Texas, USA - May 29, 2017: A Hispanic mother and her daughter protest SB 4, an anti-Sanctuary Cities immigration law, outside the Capitol.

Apr 4, 2024

The Most Extreme Anti-Immigration Bill We've Seen

American and Texas state flags flying on the dome of the Texas State Capitol building.

Nov 2, 2023

White Supremacy is Fueling Extreme Anti-Immigrant Policy in Texas

Echo King, an attorney from Orlando, Florida, stands in front of protesters who rallied in opposition to SB264 and HB1355 in front of the Capitol on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Oct 12, 2023

We're Suing Florida for Anti-Asian Housing Discrimination

Activists march to the White House to demand no asylum ban and no family detention.

May 5, 2023

Showing Up to Protect the Right to Seek Asylum

Migrant children working inside a classroom.

Mar 3, 2023

Child Labor Investigation Reveals Immigration Policy Changes We Need Now

Dec 19, 2022

Your Guide to Discussing the Right to Seek Asylum at the Dinner Table

A group of immigration reform demonstrators with a sign that says "Immigration Reform Now."

Dec 5, 2022

What the 2022 Midterms Taught Us About Immigration Reform

Oct 13, 2022

The US Government Gave Them Protection. Now It May Take It Away.

Sep 29, 2022

Five Things to Know About the Right to Seek Asylum