sanctuary cities
Federal Judge Calls a Critical Part of Texas ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Crackdown Unconstitutional
*This is huge. A Federal Judge says immigration detainers are unconstitutional. It makes sense, you can’t hold people with no charges on an administrative warrant. VL By Michael Barajas, San Antonio […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs ‘sanctuary cities’ ban into law on Facebook Live
*Why you should read this: Because Texas has now morphed into Arizona of 2010. VL By James Barragán, Dallas News (5 minute read) AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott has signed […]
‘Sanctuary Cities’ Bill Attacks Immigrants Who Made ‘Texas Miracle’ Possible
*Why you should read this: Because Latino legislators staged an epic battle in defense of sanctuary cities in Red-State Texas. Because the fight lasted until past 3am. VL The Texas […]
‘We’re hoping for a miracle’: Dallas lawmaker is fasting to protest Texas sanctuary cities bill
*Why you should read this: Because the battle over sanctuary cities is real and Texas, for the moment, is the front line. VL By Julieta Chiquillo, The Dallas Morning News […]
Trump doesn’t get that sanctuary cities are about providing public safety
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (1.5 minute read) There’s a good editorial in the Chicago Tribune that takes Trump’s immigration plan to task. “Can President Donald Trump make America safer by taking money […]
A dozen states are looking to ban ‘sanctuary cities’
*This surge in banning sanctuary cities began after the murder of Kathryn Steinle in San Francisco. The U.S. Congress tried but failed to pass a ban. So now state legislatures are […]
Texas Senate Passes Sanctuary Cities Bill
By Melissa Del Bosque After 9 hours of testimony Tuesday by Senate Democrats against SB 9, the controversial immigration bill passed anyway along a party-line vote. It’s pretty certain SB 9 will […]
Texas Legislature Looks To Outlaw Sanctuary Cities
By Daniel Setiawan House Bill 12—the sanctuary city immigration bill— is scheduled for debate Friday on the House floor and legislators on both sides of the aisle are gearing up for […]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel: ‘Chicago Always Will Be A Sanctuary City’
*There are lines being drawn in the sand all over the country. Trump says he will block federal funding to Sanctuary Cities. VL By Richard Gonzalez, NPR (2 minute read) […]
Austin Poised to Become First “Sanctuary City” In Texas
*A candidate for Sheriff in Austin, Texas, vows to “get ICE out of Austin.” VL By Jay Root, Texas Tribune (7 minute read) Conservatives already love to bash Austin — that […]