Tell Governor Lamont to Veto HB 7259
Connecticut House Republicans have issued a formal letter to Governor Lamont urging him to veto HB 7259, the dangerous Trust Act expansion. By signing this petition, you are adding your voice to protect Connecticut communities.
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Voices from Our Community
Hear what Connecticut residents are saying about the Trust Act.
"This state should not be in the business of harboring criminals who continue to commit crimes against our taxpaying citizens."
"We all want criminals to be stopped, and we want our communities and our country to be safe."
"Illegal is illegal. Please focus on the taxpayers who live and work in CT. Don't normalize criminals."
"I don't feel safe with criminal illegal immigrants in my town and state. Deport them all and veto the Trust Act."
"The Trust Act expansion will make my community less safe. Democrats were elected to serve and protect Americans, not illegal aliens."
"I'm tired of the Governor choosing dangerous criminal illegal immigrants over American citizens' and legal immigrants' safety in Connecticut."
These are real concerns from your neighbors. Make your voice heard too.
The Trust Act: From Protection to Problem
What started as a policy to build trust has become a threat to public safety
2013: Original Intent
Build trust between law enforcement and undocumented residents to encourage cooperation
2019: Dangerous Shift
Policy revised to protect individuals who pose real threats to communities
2024: Expansion Risk
HB 7259 would further limit cooperation and create lawsuit pathways
Rep. Candelora on Dems' Trust Act Expansion and GOP Amendment
House GOP Leader Candelora speaks against CT Dems' Trust Act expansion and in favor of a Republican amendment to add more serious crimes to the list of scenarios where local police are permitted to communicate with ICE.
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Rep. Candelora on Dems' Trust Act Expansion and GOP Amendment
Legislation to Allow Illegal Immigrants to Sue CT Municipalities
The Trust Act is a Failed Policy
Real Cases, Real Consequences
These aren't hypothetical scenarios—they're actual cases that show the Trust Act's failures
Illegal Immigrant Accused of Crimes Against Minor Roams Free
A 44-year-old Honduran national, twice deported and arrested for crimes against a child, was released by local officials before ICE could file a detainer. He remained at large for nearly six months.
6 months - Time the suspect remained free due to Trust Act restrictions
Repeat Offender Released
A previously-deported Peruvian national with a Connecticut criminal record was accused of sexual assault. Released on bond before ICE could intervene, he remained free for two weeks.
2 weeks - Additional time free due to communication barriers
Convicted Child Predator Returns After Deportation
A shocking case involving an Ecuadorian national who was deported after a conviction for sexual assault of a minor, then illegally reentered the U.S. He was later arrested for driving under the influence, demonstrating how the Trust Act's communication barriers can allow dangerous offenders to remain in our communities.
Critical Question: How many more deported offenders have returned and remain undetected due to Trust Act restrictions?
What HB 7259 Actually Does
This expansion makes a bad situation worse
Prohibits Additional Local Officials from Cooperating with ICE
Expands the list of officials who cannot communicate with federal immigration authorities, creating more gaps in law enforcement coordination.
Creates Lawsuit Pathways for Convicted Illegal Immigrants
Astoundingly creates a prioritized pathway for convicted illegal immigrants to sue towns for communicating with federal officials, including paying attorney fees and costs if they prevail.
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