House Democrats Approve Trust Act Change Amid Immigration Fight with President Trump

CT Expands Protection of Immigrants From ICE Under Revised Trust Act

The state House of Representatives passed a sweeping criminal justice bill Wednesday, after hours of debate on the House floor.

Expansion of CT Trust Act passes House on largely party-line vote

The bill would ensure municipalities abide by the law, closing what advocates saw as weakness in a law intended to protect immigrants.

House Democrats approve Trust Act change amid immigration fight with President Trump

House Democrats approved changes to Connecticut’s Trust Act on Wednesday, saying the proposal is an attempt to give the law teeth while rolling back some protections.  The 96-51 vote, which sends the bill to the Senate, comes as Connecticut is caught in a fight with the Trump administration over cooperation on deportation efforts and immigration policy.  “Look, we’re certainly not trying to provoke the president or provoke (Immigrations and Cust…

House passes changes to Trust Act, expanding rules surrounding ICE ca…

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Lawmakers at the state Capitol voted on changes to the Trust Act, a law that limits cooperation between local and state law enforcement and the federal government. The law says that local cops can only contact ICE after a person in the country illegally has been convicted of an A or [...]

In a recent hearing on immigration issues, charges were brought against a congressman of the Democratic Party, which has generated considerable shock on the political scene.This situation has led to heated debate, which could have significant implications for the future of the legislator and his political grouping.This event has aroused the interest of multiple sectors, raising questions about transparency in legal procedures and the management …

House Democrats approved Wednesday changes to the Connecticut Trust Act, arguing that the bill seeks to strengthen the law and, at the same time, reduce some protections. The 96-51 vote, which sends the bill to the Senate, comes at a time when Connecticut is engaged in a dispute with the Trump administration over cooperation in deportation efforts and immigration policy. “Look, we’re certainly not trying to provoke the president or the Immigrati…