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Mayors from Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York will testify before Congress on ‘sanctuary cities’

Four mayors from sanctuary cities, including Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston, will testify before Congress about their immigration policies.
The Trump administration has threatened to cut funding to cities resisting its immigration policies.
Mayor Wu stated that testifying was necessary, as several mayors face questioning by the Republican-led committee.
The hearing will examine how sanctuary policies may hinder federal enforcement actions, with implications for the cities involved.

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After Failures in the Courts, the GOP Is Threatening Sanctuary City Mayors

Republicans have had decades to prove sanctuary policies are illegal. They haven’t.

3 days ago·Sacramento, United States

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Pols press Adams at sanctuary hearing

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Democrats' Sanctuary City Choice

3 days ago·Chicago, United States

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Called Before Congress, Democratic Mayors Blast GOP Crackdown on Sanctuary Cities

On Capitol Hill, Democratic mayors from Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York appeared before a House panel Wednesday amid Trump’s threats to withhold funding for so-called sanctuary cities that impede his crackdown on immigrants. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu forcefully rebutted Republican lies that immigrants make cities less safe. Mayor Michelle Wu: “You could pass bipartisan legislation, and that would be comprehensive immigration law. The false n…

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Madera leaders approve 'Welcoming City' designation

By KFSN Staff Click here for updates on this story MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) — Madera leaders have approved a “Welcoming City” designation. The city has been discussing the action for several weeks. Council members approved the decision Wednesday night after federal illegal immigration crackdowns allowed expanded ICE operations. The Trump Administration is prioritizing enforcement on criminals, but Madera city leaders believe residents are becom…

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