IMMIGRATION

 Reason -  News coverage of polling on mass deportation indicated that large shares of Americans were on board with Trump's plan, which could target between 15 million and 20 million people, per the president-elect's count. ..

But a new survey suggests that Americans' support for mass deportation comes with important—and overlooked—caveats. Sixty percent of Republicans believe that "immigration enforcement should prioritize violent criminals and those with final orders of removal rather than 'all individuals without legal status,'" per a survey from the Bullfinch Group and the National Immigration Forum. Three-quarters of Republicans agreed that "family unity, respect for human dignity, and protection for the persecuted" must be "key priorities" as the government ramps up border security and immigration enforcement.

Local sheriffs reject Trump’s request they enforce his mass deportation of hard-working immigrants

Immigration Impact -  State  and local communities are at the forefront of shaping the lives of immigrants. While some have advanced harmful policies, other state and local governments championed efforts to protect newcomers and enable their full participation in their communities.  As we look ahead to 2025 and the uncertainty around federal immigration policy, it will be increasingly important for states and localities to safeguard the safety and well-being of their immigrant residents. They can do this by enacting policies that protect immigrant rights, ensuring equitable access to services, and prioritizing public safety over unnecessarily performing federal immigration enforcement duties.

Here are some examples communities can use as a starting point to advance immigrant protection and inclusion.