States Divided on ICE Cooperation Amid Mass Deportation Protests
In the United States, a significant divide is emerging among states regarding cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid ongoing mass deportation protests. Democratic-led states like Illinois, New York, and California are considering or have enacted laws to limit cooperation with ICE, including creating 'safe zones' where ICE arrests are prohibited. Illinois has even passed a law allowing citizens to sue federal agents in civil court, a move challenged by the Trump administration. Conversely, Republican-led states such as Tennessee and Kentucky are enhancing their support for ICE, with Tennessee providing grants to law enforcement agencies that collaborate with ICE. This divide is further highlighted by the Minnesota legislature's upcoming session, where Democrats plan to propose a bill allowing residents to sue federal agents and protect renters from eviction due to immigration enforcement. 
