Activists ask CT lawmakers not to ‘wait and see’ when it comes to protecting immigrant communities

Connecticut Public – Wednesday, February 4, 2026
By Daniela Doncel

The federal immigration crackdown in the United States weighed on the shoulders of immigrant activist Sonia Hernandez as she showed face at the State Capitol on the first day of the 2026 legislative session.

“I feel frustrated, angry and also anxious because seeing our community suffering from emotional attacks, it’s difficult,” Hernandez said in Spanish. “But it’s also an opportunity to empower ourselves regardless of our fears.”

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