How States Can Fight Back Against Trump’s Mass Deportation Agenda

Refuse to assist federal authorities: Withhold information about undocumented immigrants from federal agencies Decline to honor immigration detainer requests Deny the use of state detention facilities for federal immigration purposes

Utilize the anti-commandeering doctrine: Prevent state resources from being used for federal immigration enforcement Maintain "sanctuary" jurisdiction policies

Restrict National Guard involvement: Governors can refuse to allow state National Guard units to participate in civilian policing activities Challenge attempts to "federalize" National Guard troops for domestic operations

Legal challenges: Sue to prevent military policing in their jurisdictions Seek injunctions under the Posse Comitatus Act if attempts are made to use military for domestic law enforcement

Strengthen state constitutional protections: Interpret state constitutions to offer stronger protections against unreasonable searches and seizures Implement policies that reduce interactions between immigrants and law enforcement

Provide resources to U.S.-born citizens: Support children of undocumented immigrants who are U.S. citizens by birth---