Trump tells DOJ to investigate states that interfere with immigrant enforcement NBC Connecticut [Video]

As President Donald Trump looks to ramp up deportation efforts, he’s also increasing pressure on local and state officials to cooperate.

“We’re getting them out of the country,” Trump said during a press conference Tuesday. “We just started that.”

He’s ordered his Justice Department to make immigration enforcement a priority, including investigating state and local officials who interfere. This includes the possibility of penalties.

Connecticut’s Trust Act prevents local or state agencies from using resources to help federal immigration agents with enforcement.

The law does not apply to undocumented immigrants who are convicted of a Class A or B felony, or those considered a terrorist.

Attorney General William Tong shared a memo saying the law is legal and should not be considered interference.

He also issued a statement stating nothing in the law is meant to obstruct immigration authorities and that he will defend the Trust Act.

“Connecticut is not …