A sanctuary jurisdiction is one that willfully refuses to comply with federal law by protecting immigrants from federal investigation and deportation. CT and some of its cities are labeled as sanctuary because they restrict communication between federal immigration officers and local police, and they do not allow access to local detention centers to assist in federal immigration enforcement.
In 2019, CT became a sanctuary state when Gov Ned Lamont signed law to limit information sharing with Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agency. This CT law also required that immigrants be notified if they are being sought by ICE. Governor Lamont stated that "we welcome refugess as valued members of our democratic society."
Connecticut also has several sanctuary cities including New Haven, Hartford, New London and Middleton.
This week, America First Legal sent a warning letter (story here) to Governor Lamont, arguing that CT is breaking Federal law on immigration.
Between the lines: Battle lines are forming.