Tag: Sanctuary Cities

THE MAP: ‘Sanctuary Cities’ cross the 300 mark with Dallas, Philly

Paul Bedard · February 2, 2016 4:44 pm

The sponsors of Kate's Law argue that it is the first step in preventing illegal immigrants from "preying" on American citizens. In reality, it responds with draconian punishments to address a drastically-overstated problem. (Michael Macor/San Francisco Chronicle via AP, Pool, File)

House chairman: Stop funding ‘sanctuary cities’ now

Paul Bedard · February 1, 2016 10:23 pm

Under the plan, the estimated 11.5 million undocumented residents in the United States will be given a six-month period in which they can register with the federal government. (AP File Photo/Chris Carlson)

Ben Carson unveils his ‘prescription’ for U.S. immigration system

Daniel Chaitin · January 31, 2016 6:49 pm

The lawyer for an illegal immigrant who killed Kate Steinle on a pier asked the judge to drop all charges. (Michael Macor/San Francisco Chronicle via AP, Pool, File)

Illegal immigrant who shot San Francisco woman wants charges dropped

Anna Giaritelli · January 29, 2016 10:47 pm

Protesters in Phoenix seek removal of ICE agents from county jails. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Immigration prosecutions drop 36%, detaining illegals in jail down 2/3rds

Paul Bedard · January 25, 2016 1:53 pm

Reported upcoming immigration raids may send some running for protection. (AP Photo/Gosia Wozniacka)

Churches to provide shelter to illegal immigrants

Anna Giaritelli · December 29, 2015 1:02 am

Sen. Lamar Smith pointed to a law saying sanctuary cities have to maintain information on immigration status.Â (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Lynch fumbles on sanctuary cities, needs time to ‘study that issue’

Pete Kasperowicz · November 17, 2015 10:02 pm

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory signed a bill into law Wednesday that bans any policy that interferes with the enforcement of federal immigration laws. (AP Photo)

North Carolina outlaws sanctuary cities

Anna Giaritelli · October 29, 2015 10:08 pm

Ted Cruz gives ‘Kate’s Law’ a second shot

Curt Mills · October 22, 2015 8:11 pm

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka slammed the mostly Republican backers of the anti-sanctuary city bill, saying that they were promoting "hate." (AP Photo)

Anti-sanctuary city bill promotes ‘hate,’ AFL-CIO says

Sean Higgins · October 21, 2015 3:50 pm

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J. called the bill, "a stubborn, relentless and shameful assault against immigrants."Â (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Dems block GOP plan to penalize ‘sanctuary cities’

Susan Ferrechio · October 20, 2015 6:50 pm

Cruz hits Dems on immigration: ‘With whom do you stand?’

Pete Kasperowicz · October 20, 2015 5:53 pm