State, local policies on immigration enforcement targeted by US Senate Republicans

By: Ariana Figueroa

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 654

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans during a Tuesday hearing laid the groundwork for legislation that would prevent state and local governments from making decisions on whether to limit cooperation with the federal government on immigration enforcement.

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham of South Carolina argued that sanctuary cities — a term used by critics — undercut federal law, and local policies shielding immigrants without legal status should be banned. President Donald Trump has called on …

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