sanctuary cities – Page 3

Connecticut mayor: We won’t help deport law-abiding citizens

August 11, 2017 By Joelle Fishman

Speaking at a rally in support of sanctuary seeker Marco Antonio Reyes Alvarez, New Haven mayor Toni Harp vows, “We build bridges, not walls.”

Oakland community gathers in solidarity with Muslim neighbors

May 11, 2017 By Marilyn Bechtel

Right now in California,” Bonta said, “my colleagues and I think it’s absolutely critical to be a counterweight to balance the hatred coming out of Washington DC. As we go, others will follow.

Chicago defends its Sanctuary City status

April 24, 2017 By Teresa Albano

Despite all the tough talk from the president and Attorney General Jeff Session, officials in Chicago said they would not be intimidated by the aggressive Trump administration tactics.

Defying Trump’s threats, cities, states move to lock in sanctuary status

February 3, 2017 By Marilyn Bechtel

Lawmakers in certain cities and states are taking steps to ensure that immigrants can live without fear of being detained or deported.