Sens. Sampson & Berthel Statement re: “Sanctuary” State

Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Eric Berthel and issued the following statement regarding Connecticut’s attorney general saying he would rather not describe Connecticut as a “sanctuary” state.

“The attorney general prefers not to refer to Connecticut as a ‘sanctuary’ state. He says the word ‘sanctuary’ is not ‘helpful’.

He’d be more accurate if he called Connecticut a ‘super sanctuary’ state, because Connecticut most assuredly is.

And Connecticut’s super sanctuary policy is statewide, not just in a few cities.

That’s because Connecticut Democrats passed the Trust Act, which prohibits local and state law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities – including for violent criminals who are convicted felons, known gang members, on the terrorist watch-list, or awaiting a deportation order.

And Democrats want to further enhance that law’s reach in the 2025 legislative session.

Connecticut Democrats have in effect built a flashing neon sign, inviting illegal immigrants here with free benefits.

America is a melting pot, but people should come in through the front door.”