Two Mass. ‘sanctuary cities’ are suing the Trump administration
Somerville and Chelsea are asking a federal judge to block an “illegal campaign of bullying and intimidation” aimed at sanctuary cities.
Chelsea, Somerville sue Trump administration for "politicized attack" on sanctuary cities
The cities of Chelsea and Somerville filed suit on Monday, asking a federal judge to block the Trump administration's efforts to withhold funding from so-called "sanctuary jurisdictions."
Somerville and Chelsea, 2 ‘sanctuary cities,’ sue Trump admin over funding threats
The cuts, as well as a threatened prosecution of officials “who are deemed insufficiently compliant” with immigration enforcement, were “part of a politicized attack on ‘sanctuary jurisdictions,’” the cities said.
What Are Sanctuary Cities and Why Is Trump Targeting Them?
On Feb. 7, several sanctuary cities, led by San Francisco and including Portland, New Haven, Santa Clara and Kings County, sued the Trump Administration, alleging that they are unlawfully coercing local officials to bend to their will, and calling for the courts to “check this abuse of power.”
Sanctuary Cities Sue Trump Administration for Funding Threat (1)
Two Massachusetts sanctuary cities say in a new lawsuit that the Trump administration’s campaign to take federal funding away from localities that don’t support its policies on illegal immigration are unconstitutional and violate federal law.
Trump's border czar targeting sanctuary cities
President Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, is targeting sanctuary cities in his push to expand deportations amid activist opposition.
The City of Worcester Is the Latest To Defy Trump by Becoming a Transgender Sanctuary City
With the Trump administration reversing several transgender rights policies, a small number of cities are responding to the new executive orders by declaring themselves “Sanctuary Cities” for those changing genders.
Chelsea, Somerville ask federal judge to block Trump administration ‘bullying’ of sanctuary cities
In a lawsuit filed Monday, leaders of both cities contend their sanctuary policies do not conflict with federal immigration law as claimed in recent administration orders.
Chelsea and Somerville sue Trump over targeting sanctuary cities
Chelsea and Somerville are suing the Trump administration over his threats to pull federal funding over their sanctuary city policies. Why it matters: Massachusetts cities are resisting President Trump's second attempt to force compliance with civil immigration enforcement by taking the matter to court,
SBA administrator orders regional offices to exit “sanctuary cities” like Denver
The U.S. Small Business Administration will pull regional offices out of cities with immigrant-friendly policies like Denver, ...
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The Unacceptable Risk Sanctuary Cities Pose for Public Safety
The consequences of sanctuary policies extend far beyond the ideological debate surrounding immigration enforcement. These ...
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Ithaca remains a sanctuary city despite threats from DOJ
At February's city council meeting, a group of concerned Ithaca community members spoke in favor of Ithaca's sanctuary city ...
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Las Vegas isn’t a sanctuary city but legislation in Congress could treat it as one
There is no one definition of what a “sanctuary city” for undocumented immigrants is, though Las Vegas has rarely been ...
City Council hearing on Trust Act upcoming as Congress, feds takes aim at Boston’s sanctuary city status
As the Trump administration border czar takes aim at "bringing hell" to Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu and other sanctuary city ...
Local advocates are bracing to fight the bill targeting ‘sanctuary cities,’ calling it unconstitutional
The bill would allow the Trump administration to cut off funding to places that have "sanctuary" laws in place. Groups like ...
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Kalamazoo County says it’s not a sanctuary county — but some say it is
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Kalamazoo County is not officially designated as a “sanctuary county,” according to a county spokeswoman. However, the label has been applied to the county from outside ...
Pols & Politics: Boston Mayor Wu draws support from City Council critic amid sanctuary battle with feds
When Boston Mayor Michelle Wu defends the city’s sanctuary status before a Republican-controlled Congressional committee next month, she’ll do so with the public support of one of her most vocal ...