Expanding ICE protests put Democratic governors' immigration policies in focus

Democratic governors, aside from Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), are being challenged by President Donald Trump and immigration politics, as protests across the nation crop up.

The blue-state governors, many of whom are possible 2028 presidential contenders, are being analyzed over prior statements regarding immigration enforcement.

Scrutiny over the Democrats’ records was on full display on Thursday as Govs. JB Pritzker (D-IL) and Tim Walz (D-MN), both speculated to be 2028 Democratic presidential candidates, testified before the House Oversight Committee as sanctuary state governors, alongside Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY).