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Power & Politics: Immigration arrests; Trump administration targets CT for 'criminal voter fraud surge'

Susan Cockfield, of Stamford-Norwalk United With Immigrants, Juliana Soares, of Danbury Unites for Immigrants, and Dr. Mohammaad Elahee, of Quinnipiac University, join the show this week.

News 12 Staff

Sep 5, 2026, 5:23 PM

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A wave of immigration arrests has led to a wave of protests. The "A Day Without an Immigrant" rally drew 2,000 people in Danbury.

The battle over Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents wearing masks is now in the hands of a federal judge. The Trump administration asked to block Connecticut's new law, arguing that the state has no authority to regulate federal officers. New York's ban on face masks was temporarily blocked a month ago. A judge there ruled that it's likely unconstitutional.

A can of beer could cost Connecticut residents more because of President Donald Trump's new tariff war with Canada.

The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly targeting Connecticut with a "voter fraud surge." But the news came as a surprise to the state's top elections official.

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