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SB 209

AN ACT REPEALING THE TRUST ACT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Heather Somers

Repeal of Connecticut's Trust Act would remove limits on local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities and deportation protections.

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Bill Summary · SB 209

Legislative bill overview

SB 209 would repeal Connecticut's Trust Act, which currently limits law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities and protects certain individuals from deportation based on immigration status alone. The bill would eliminate these protections and remove restrictions on how state and local police can interact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Why is this important

This change would significantly alter immigration enforcement in Connecticut by allowing local police to assist federal immigration authorities and potentially detain individuals based solely on immigration status. It would affect thousands of Connecticut residents and reshape the relationship between state/local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Public safety trade-off: Supporters argue repealing the Trust Act improves cooperation on serious crimes; opponents contend it deters immigrant communities from reporting crimes to police, reducing overall public safety
  • Law enforcement resource allocation: Repealing the act would require local police to participate in immigration enforcement, diverting resources from local crime; supporters say federal cooperation is necessary for public order
  • Constitutional and liability concerns: Critics worry about potential civil rights violations and liability from racial profiling; supporters counter that proper cooperation actually improves accountability
  • Sanctuary policy ideology: Fundamental disagreement over whether states should limit immigration enforcement participation versus supporting federal authority

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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