New Hampshire governor signs bill banning ‘sanctuary’ communities

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(The Center Square) — New Hampshire cities and towns would be prohibited from enacting “sanctuary” policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration crackdowns under a bill signed by Gov. Kelly Ayotte on Thursday.

The legislation prohibits “sanctuary” policies and requires local law enforcement to hold suspects sought by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials for deportation for up to 48 hours. 

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