Officials in Hanover and Lebanon are revisiting their immigrant-friendly policies after the state Legislature passed two laws that require communities and police departments in New Hampshire to work with federal immigration enforcement.

The goal for both communities, officials say, is to comply with the new laws, which take effect in January, without compromising community values. Officials have drafts and are preparing to hear from residents during the first week of November before they are finalized.

Both Hanover and Lebanon have been under scrutiny from the state and federal government for their immigrant-friendly policies. In May, both communities appeared on the list of “Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Law” compiled by the Department of Homeland Security. The list ha

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