Jeff Sessions announces new crackdown on sanctuary cities

Published July 25, 2017 9:59pm ET



Embattled Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on Tuesday that cities that prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from entering prisons and jails will be subject to losing large amounts of federal funds.

The funds at risk are those known as Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants or JAG grants.

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