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Wyoming State Immigration Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Eric Harvey, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Meagan Neil, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Wyoming’s immigration laws work alongside federal rules and shape how immigrants access services, education, and identification in the state. While federal agencies handle most enforcement, Wyoming’s policies influence daily life for immigrants, from driver\u2019s license eligibility to in\u2011state tuition and public benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

States have their own rules that determine what services and benefits immigrants can access and how they engage with state systems. States also have a significant say in how they enforce immigration laws. These rules and regulations vary by state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Migrants should be aware of the political climate of undocumented persons in any state. Unlike liberal states like Colorado and New York, Wyoming’s policies are less hospitable to migrants.<\/p>\n

This article outlines immigration rules and policies in the state of Wyoming. Immigration laws are constantly evolving and subject to change. If you’re facing an immigration issue in Wyoming, contact a local immigration attorney<\/a> for up\u2011to\u2011date guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n

History of Legal Tensions Between Wyoming and the Federal Government<\/h2>\n

In January 2023, Wyoming became one of the 20 states that sued the Biden administration over its new immigration policies<\/a>. Other states included Florida, Kansas, and Missouri. At issue in the lawsuit was how the Biden administration opened channels facilitating immigration to the United States once Title 42<\/a> expired in May 2023. These channels include several ways for people from Haiti, Colombia, Venezuela, and elsewhere to immigrate legally to the United States.<\/p>\n

The lawsuit has since concluded or been superseded by later litigation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Law Enforcement and Immigration in Wyoming<\/h2>\n

Under the \u201cCriminal Apprehension Program<\/a>,” a federal program, the names of convicts are entered into a database that checks immigration status. The information in this database is shared with:<\/p>\n