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California governor signs “No Kings Act”
ImmigrationThree people are seeking to sue ICE and DHS after California’s governor signed the measure.
The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
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News · IN
Rokita announces partnership with federal immigration agency
ImmigrationThe Indiana attorney general’s office will partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration-related work.
The Ballot Indiana News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · CO
Colorado sues to block new ICE detention center in Hudson
ImmigrationColorado has taken legal action seeking to stop a new ICE detention center from opening in Hudson.
The Ballot Colorado DeskOct 1, 2026
News · IN
Indiana attorney general announces partnership with ICE
ImmigrationThe partnership is intended to strengthen immigration enforcement, but its operational scope has not been defined.
The Ballot Indiana Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · CO
Colorado sues to block new ICE detention center in Hudson
ImmigrationThe state is seeking to stop a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Hudson through legal action.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 30, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs immigration bills challenging Trump tactics
ImmigrationThe California governor signed measures intended to protect immigrant communities and counter immigration tactics associated with Trump.
The Ballot California DeskSep 30, 2026
News · ID
Idaho dairy farms fear wider immigration enforcement
ImmigrationIdaho dairies rely heavily on immigrant workers and worry that expanded federal enforcement could deepen existing labor shortages.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · TX
Texas GOP’s Latino voter strategy faces a 2026 test
ImmigrationA congressional map built around Trump’s 2024 gains may face pressure from immigration crackdowns and rising costs in South Texas.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · IL
Ramirez bill would replace DHS, ICE and CBP
ImmigrationThe Illinois Democrat proposes a new Department of Community Safety and shifting at least billion toward community programs.
The Ballot Illinois Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
News · MI
Michigan governor orders inquiry into fatal ICE pursuit
ImmigrationThe governor directed a state inquiry after a pursuit involving federal immigration officers ended in a fatal crash.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · OK
Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer nomination to lead ICE
ImmigrationThe former Oklahoma state trooper will no longer proceed through the Senate confirmation process to lead ICE.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskSep 18, 2026
News · OK
Trump draws GOP pushback, withdraws nominee to lead ICE
ImmigrationTrump withdrew former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer’s nomination as a Republican lawmaker criticized his immigration approach.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskSep 18, 2026
News · MN
Ellison joins multistate suit to block proposed rule
ImmigrationMinnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a coalition of states challenging a proposed rule described as anti-immigrant.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskSep 15, 2026