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Trump is right to confront Rahm Emanuel’s sanctuary city

By Tom Rogan

Published August 7, 2017 7:13pm ET

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Trump is right to confront Rahm Emanuel’s sanctuary city — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the city will sue the federal government in defense of its status as a so-called sanctuary city and against threats to withhold U.S. grant funds. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File) | Matt Marton

Trump is right to pick a fight with Rahm Emanuel.

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