Can State Legislatures Stop ICE—Or Just Slow It Down?
Apr 02, 2026•21 min
Episode description
How flipped seats are shaping the response to federal immigration enforcement — A conversation with Sarah Curmi of States Win
From lawsuits to new legislation, states are beginning to push back on federal immigration enforcement in ways that were once unthinkable.
This shift isn’t happening in a vacuum. Since the last election, Democrats have flipped 30 state legislative seats—changing who holds power in key chambers across the country.
In this episode, Sarah Curmi of States Win explains how those gains are translating into policy—and why state legislatures may be the most important political battleground right now.
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