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Maria Villarroel

From Immigration Checks to Tougher Criminal Penalties: How Red States are Following Trump's Immigration Agenda

Red states seem eager to follow Trump's immigration agenda, pushing for legislatures to increase law enforcement, restrict migrant access to services and more. (Credit: Getty Images)

As the Trump administration continues cracking down on immigration, red states are following suit, pushing for plans in their respective legislative sessions to restrict immigration and increase law enforcement.

The recent wave of proposals— mostly kicked off by Trump-adoring states— is among the biggest immigration crackdown in decades. If they are approved, not only would they upend the lives of millions of immigrants across the country, but also challenge long-established legal precedents, according to The Washington Post.

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