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Because of widespread confusion about the authority of ICE to enter schools, our aim with this letter is to support educators and parents by providing clarity on legal protections and obligations that will ensure our schools remain safe for all students.
From education funding to property tax reform to access to health care, there was no shortage of debate in Cheyenne. But so much of that debate also focused on stoking the “culture wars” at the expense of our civil liberties.
What really happened in Cheyenne? What does the outcome of the legislation mean for our future? What can we do to affect change during the next legislative session? Get all the details at Legislative Lowdown in Casper.
By signing onto this amicus brief, Wyoming is sending a message of exclusion to children in our state directly impacted by Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship and to the many others who will have their citizenship questioned because of their race or who their parents are.
Senate File 124 is not a solution to any problem. It is an attempt to scapegoat and terrorize vulnerable individuals and families already burdened by the difficulty of the federal immigration process.
Local law enforcement officials have no obligation to participate in federal immigration enforcement through 287(g) agreements and ICE detainer requests. Doing so could harm public safety, lead to serious legal liabilities and impose heavy financial burdens on their counties.