In 2024, state legislatures across the United States saw a significant increase in the introduction of anti-immigrant bills, reflecting a 77% rise from the previous year. In all, a total of 233 such proposals were introduced, marking the peak of a trend that has seen a 357% surge in anti-immigrant legislation since 2020, according to a new report from the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
According to the sprawling analysis which looked into legislation from 2020 to the current year, proposals focused primarily on enhancing border security, increasing law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities, and countering sanctuary policies. As the report reads:
