What does it mean for Cincinnati to be a sanctuary city? It remains to be clearly defined by city leaders

'Welcoming cities' in New Hampshire say they're different from sanctuary cities

With President Donald Trump expected to sign an executive order targeting so-called "sanctuary cities," some communities in New Hampshire say that despite policies that welcome immigrants, that label doesn't apply to them.

What does it mean for Cincinnati to be a sanctuary city? It remains to be clearly defined by city leaders

The city of Cincinnati declared itself a sanctuary city in 2017. It's a label used for cities that have welcoming resources or policies in place for immigrants. But exactly how the city is doing this is still unclear.Cincinnati Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Kearney filed two motions in January 2025. Kearney requested reports within 90 days on how the city is currently supporting immigrant communities. The motion lays out four suggestions for ways the c…