Vermont Attorney General Launches Immigration Task Force

New Vermont AG T.J. Donovan took a wise step this week in appointing a committee to advise him on immigration matters. Traditionally an area where federal law dominates, states and cities are taking their own steps and Donovan has taken the initiative to get as much information as possible before he makes the difficult decisions to come. Further, Donovan, who is a Democrat, has invited GOP legislative leadership to join the process. Other AG's would be wise to follow suit.

• Elizabeth Hewitt, State panel to look at options under Trump immigration orders, VTDIGGER.com (Jan. 25, 2017).