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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

As the country watches what's unfolding at Delaney Hall, we released a new issue brief documenting how state legislators are responding to aggressive federal law enforcement tactics. States have real power, and they're using it. www.statefutures.org/research/iss...

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State Legislators Act to Address Aggressive Federal Law Enforcement Activity — STATE FUTURES

In response to ongoing changes in federal immigration policy and enforcement, states are taking an active role in shaping how immigration laws are carried out within their borders. As federal agencies...

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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

"This is a moment in time that will require all of our active participation." @justinjpearson.bsky.social joined our founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social on @legalafmtn.bsky.social to speak to the value of collective state action in the face of an antagonistic federal government.

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Legal AF @legalafmtn.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

TN Rep. Justin Pearson: They're doing everything they can to dilute our political power because they know that once we recognize who's really benefiting from this injustice, we'll be able to actively do something about it.

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Legal AF @legalafmtn.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

New polls show voters favor Dems for the House by 11 points, boosting hopes of flipping key Southern seats blue. Popok talks with Gaby Goldstein & Rep. Pearson, who tells the Legal AF audience he’s confident TN's new map could turn a red seat blue by creating three competitive Democratic districts.

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Trump SCREWED as POLL COLLAPSE Sets FIRE to CONGRESS MAPS Redrawing Plan?!?!

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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

New from State Futures + SHVS at Princeton — 100M Americans have medical debt, and states have power to offer solutions. Our new issue brief highlights how they're doing it: canceling medical debt, banning it from credit reports, curbing predatory collection, and more. Read: tinyurl.com/2wh5dukk

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State Legislative Actions to Address Medical Debt — STATE FUTURES

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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

States are pushing back against a hostile federal government. In @stateline.org State Futures is cited for our work tracking hundreds of bills across the country to fight for civil liberties, public safety, and democratic accountability. Read more: tinyurl.com/3vetpcwy

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As Trump looks to punish foes, Democratic states find ways to push back • Stateline

The Trump administration has begun wielding federal resources as a weapon against states, using dollars to cajole and threaten them into complying with its political agenda. President Donald Trump is ...

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Court Accountability Action @courtacctability.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Our federal leaders are sitting on their hands. It's up to state leaders to step in and work together to protect the American people. Our conversation with State Futures' @gabygoldstein.bsky.social on detention centers, the Iran War, & state leaders coming together: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHSK...

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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

“It's your state legislators who have the ideas. They want to organize together.” Our founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social spoke on @courtacctability.bsky.social to map out state legislative, legal, and collective action to reign in harmful ICE detention centers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHSK...

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State REVOLT Delivers DEVASTATING BLOW to Trump SCHEME

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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

In an op-ed in @talkingpointsmemo.com, our founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social charts how states are protecting people held in mass detention facilities. This follows State Futures’ release of a new Issue Brief on detention facilities. Op-ed: tinyurl.com/bdh4ejvh Issue Brief: tinyurl.com/na89jdk6

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Trump Wants to Build Massive New Detention Centers. States Are Blocking Their Construction.

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Court Accountability Action @courtacctability.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

@state-futures.bsky.social's Gaby Goldstein joined us to talk about the launch of an exciting new coalition: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft2y... Don't miss out!

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Trump CRUMBLES as LEGISLATURES FIGHT BACK

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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Our founder, @gabygoldstein.bsky.social joined Alex Aronson on Legal AF’s @courtacctability.bsky.social to announce the Federal Response Coalition - 104 members from 34 states. They discuss the coalition and the importance of state collective action. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft2y...

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Trump CRUMBLES as LEGISLATURES FIGHT BACK

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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Live now: our Federal Response Bill Tracker catalogs over 200 bills from 31 states related to immigration enforcement, rule of law and election security. States are stepping up to meet the moment, and State Futures is here to help them work together to protect the rule of law and our communities.

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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We launched the State Futures Federal Response Coalition: a cross-state group of lawmakers coordinating responses to federal overreach. The Coalition includes 104 members from 35 states. It is a powerful network of state leaders working together to defend civil liberties and protect state authority.

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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The power struggle over data center regulation has come to statehouses across the country. Policymakers in a dozen states are leading in the fight to keep their residents’ utility costs down by proposing pauses or bans on data center construction. stateline.org/2026/03/06/t...

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Temporarily banning data centers draws more interest from state, local officials • Stateline

As communities’ concerns grow over rising electricity prices and the environmental effects of data centers, some local and state officials want to halt development of the facilities.Lawmakers in at le...

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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

State and local officials are stepping up to limit cooperation with ICE as federal action stalls. Our founder @gabygoldstein.bsky.social highlights the growing power of states to act when Congress is gridlocked. newrepublic.com/article/2064...

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Forget Congress—the Real Leaders Who Might Stop ICE Are Local

When Kentucky’s Andy Beshear says ICE should be withdrawn from its deployments, you know something interesting is happening out there.

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Court Accountability Action @courtacctability.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Democrats have long been the party of organizing, but the right has become very good at it too. Watch our conversation with @state-futures.bsky.social President Gaby Goldstein on bringing state leaders together: youtu.be/8VWr8LFd5hw?...

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Court Accountability Action @courtacctability.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

"It's such an important moment right now for... collective state action." @state-futures.bsky.social's Gaby Goldstein and Montana state senator Cora Neumann brought 100+ state legislators to Minneapolis to show solidarity with Minnesotans: youtu.be/8VWr8LFd5hw?...

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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Our founder, @gabygoldstein.bsky.social Goldstein, and MT State Sen. Cora Neumann joined Alex Aronson on Legal AF’s Court Accountability Action to discuss bringing 100+ state legislators together in Minneapolis. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VWr...

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Trump REBUKED as NATION DEMANDS ANSWERS

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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

States are becoming the front line in limiting federal immigration enforcement. In the New York Times, State Futures is cited for our work tracking another half dozen states that have proposed similar legislation. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/n...

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Hochul Seeks to Bar N.Y. Police From Helping ICE on Non-Criminal Issues

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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

State Futures was proud to support and help bring to life a Day of Solidarity at the Minnesota State Capitol, where more than 40 legislators from 13 states stood together against escalating federal enforcement. Read more: talkingpointsmemo.com/news/state-a...

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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

As federal immigration enforcement escalates, states are stepping in. The New York Times cites State Futures and @gabygoldstein.bsky.social on how state policy can limit harm and assert accountability. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...

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As Minneapolis Rages, Legislators Move to Restrict ICE in Their States

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Lindsay Sabadosa @sabadosama.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Legislators from across the country are standing strong, standing together, and #StandingwithMinnesota. Thank you @state-futures.bsky.social for organizing us!

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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Today, a new video features 36 lawmakers from 11 states standing with Minnesota and calling for accountability. State Futures is proud to help bring this coordinated effort to life, as state policymakers come together to defend democratic values.

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 20/01/2026

As the gov't retreats from its role of coordinating election security support and oversight, state lawmakers are stepping up. Our latest resource, created in partnership with @state-futures.bsky.social, outlines concrete actions state legislators can take to protect election integrity and security.

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How State Legislators Can Protect Election Integrity and Security

This issue brief outlines state legislators’ tools to ensure elections remain secure, accessible, and trusted.

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 20/01/2026

Check out our latest resource, created in partnership with @state-futures.bsky.social, which outlines concrete actions state legislators can take to protect election integrity and security ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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How State Legislators Can Protect Election Integrity and Security

This issue brief outlines state legislators’ tools to ensure elections remain secure, accessible, and trusted.

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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

New brief from State Futures & @brennancenter.org: As federal election security support retreats, states are stepping up. Lawmakers can protect secure, accessible, and trusted elections through legislation, oversight, communications, & partnerships. Read more: static1.squarespace.com/static/67772...

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State Futures @state-futures.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

MN Rep. Kelly Moller, CO Sen. Mike Weissman, and NC Rep. Aisha Dew published an op-ed in Talking Points Memo highlighting how states are stepping up to support essential services and residents’ rights as Congress remains stalled. Read more: talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/state-l...

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State Lawmakers Aren’t Waiting for Congress to Get Its Act Together

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 17/11/2025

NEW: Washington may have folded to Trump, but there is one powerful, underused tool that could stop him: collective state action. By pooling resources, harmonizing policies and coordinating responses, states can help build a future worth fighting for, @gabygoldstein.bsky.social writes.

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Collective State Action Can Stop Trump and Protect Democracy