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.”
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, ...
Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, says he's "bringing hell" to sanctuary city Boston
Tom Homan, the "border czar" for President Donald Trump's administration, is setting his sights on the City of Boston's ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Hazleton City officials warn about Sanctuary City letter
Dan Bongino, the radio and podcast host tapped by President Trump to serve as deputy FBI director, has ripped Republican Sens ...
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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 ...
Baltimore City Council calls on Maryland to protect immigrants, cancel BGE rate hike
The Baltimore City Council wants to see Annapolis lawmakers act to protect the privacy of immigrants regardless of their ...
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 ...