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Republicans target 4 ‘sanctuary’ cities as Trump pushes mass deportations

Republicans in Congress are focusing on four cities for their sanctuary policies during a hearing amid President Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign.
Mayors Michelle Wu of Boston, Brandon Johnson of Chicago, Mike Johnston of Denver, and Eric Adams of New York are testifying before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Cities like New York and Chicago have enacted strong immigrant protections, which Republican officials criticize as barriers to deportation efforts.
Mayors have defended their policies, emphasizing the importance of cooperation from all community members when reporting crimes, irrespective of immigration status.

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Fox News

Young father killed by illegal immigrant highlights 'betrayal' of sanctuary cities, says Republican

Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins said that President Donald Trump has “ripped the curtains from the rods," revealing the impact of sanctuary policies across America.

9 days ago·New York, United States

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capitolfax.com

Capitol Fa - Your Illinois News Radar » AG Raoul lays out extensive defense of state immigration lawsCapitolFax.com

* Isabel posted this story earlier today… Illinois‘ attorney general is urging a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration over the state’s sanctuary protections for undocumented immigrants, arguing that the federal government cannot “coerce” states to enforce federal immigration policy. * As AG Kwame Raoul’s filing notes, this very issue has [...]

9 days ago

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Newsweek

No one calling for mass deportations, GOP lawmaker tells "sanctuary" mayors

GOP Representative James Comer made the claim during a hearing on sanctuary city policies.

9 days ago·United States

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Bloomberg

US Mayors Face Attacks From GOP Lawmakers on Sanctuary Cities

Republican lawmakers repeatedly attacked four big-city US mayors during a contentious congressional hearing on immigration, claiming their sanctuary policies are interfering with President Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations.

9 days ago·United States

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The Times

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Democratic mayors rebuked in Congress over immigration stance

The Democratic mayors of four US cities were hauled over the coals in Congress Wednesday over "pro-criminal" immigration policies, as Republicans seek to back up President Donald Trump's aggressive mass deportation effort.

9 days ago·Frankfort, United States

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Latin Times

MAGA Ally Kari Lake Says Democrats 'Embarrassed' Themselves While Claiming She Doesn't 'Like to Be Partisan'

Prominent MAGA supporter and former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, criticized Democratic lawmakers following the congressional hearing on sanctuary cities on Wednesday.

9 days ago

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