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Minnesota Sanctuary Status and Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025

Minnesota’s sanctuary state status protects undocumented immigrants with driver’s licenses and education benefits but ends health care coverage in 2026.…

Michigan Sanctuary City and State Status in 2025 Explained

In 2025, Michigan lacks official sanctuary status. Federal labels clash with local denials. The legislature pushes stricter immigration enforcement, E-Verify…

Massachusetts Sanctuary City Status and Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025

Massachusetts’ eight sanctuary cities, including Boston, protect undocumented immigrants by limiting federal cooperation. Boston expanded protections in 2025 for LGBTQIA2S+…

Maryland Sanctuary Status and Immigrant Protections in 2025 Explained

Maryland maintains sanctuary jurisdiction status in 2025, protecting undocumented immigrants by restricting routine immigration enforcement. The state cooperates federally only…

Maine Sanctuary City and State Status in 2025: Protections for Undocumented Immigrants

In 2025, Maine lacks official sanctuary status, but Portland restricts immigration status inquiries. DHS briefly labeled some areas sanctuary jurisdictions,…

Kentucky Sanctuary City Status and Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025

Kentucky lacks official sanctuary cities, with Louisville disputing DHS labeling. Anti-sanctuary bills target statewide bans, reflecting restrictive policies. Local law…

Louisiana Sanctuary City Status and Immigrant Protections in 2025

In 2025, Louisiana bans sanctuary policies, mandates full cooperation with ICE, and criminalizes non-cooperation under Senate Bill 15. Operation GEAUX…

Iowa Sanctuary City and State Status: Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025

Iowa enforces strict immigration cooperation laws with no sanctuary cities. Senate File 2340 is blocked in federal court, protecting undocumented…