Mike Weissman
Coverage of Mike Weissman in the Nexus archive.
- Democrats push nearly 250 state bills opposing federal immigration efforts
Democratic lawmakers nationwide proposed nearly 250 state bills seeking to limit federal immigration enforcement efforts, reflecting a growing embrace of federalism. These measures, which include protections in sensitive places like schools and hospitals, address ramped up enforcement efforts during President Donald Trump’s second term. However, some attempts have faced Republican opposition and White House challenges, while even Democratic governors have vetoed related legislation.
- Democrats push nearly 250 state bills opposing federal immigration efforts
Democratic lawmakers proposed nearly 250 bills across 32 states seeking to limit federal immigration enforcement efforts and push back against perceived federal overreach. While many of these measures have faced opposition from White House challenges and governor vetoes, the movement emphasizes using federalism as a tool for state protection. Lawmakers are attempting to protect people in sensitive locations such as schools and hospitals.
- Stalking survivor proud of new Colorado law, giving certain crime victims ability to testify virtually
A new Colorado law allows survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking to testify virtually via closed-circuit television. Stalking survivor Coles Whalen supports Senate Bill 26-095, which aims to reduce trauma for victims by keeping them physically separated from defendants during testimony. The law also includes Anti-SLAPP provisions and reforms forced arbitration for sex assault survivors.