Each of the states in the USA has been permeated, to varying degrees, with immigration laws that benefit some more than others depending on the perspective taken.

While sanctuary policies in some states protect immigrants arriving from all parts of the world, other states enact anti-immigrant policies, making it quite challenging for undocumented individuals to stay in those areas of the country.

“The map represents the degree to which state policies limit or expand involvement in immigration enforcement, based on an analysis of current state laws and any litigation impacting state laws”.