Sanctuary Cities

President Trump orders list of ‘sanctuary cities’ to target for funding freeze

After ICE raids this week, city officials take a stand against President Trump's anti-immigration efforts

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At Philly's 'Trump preparedness' hearing, immigration advocates push for greater protections

Trump says he’s considering placing illegal immigrants in sanctuary cities, like Philly

GOP mayoral candidate Billy Ciancaglini says people calling him 'a Nazi' are 'ridiculous' and wrong

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During Whitaker hearing, Pa. Rep. calls Philly sanctuary city status 'cheap political point'

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Even in Philadelphia, one of the most determined sanctuary cities, refuge is elusive

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A.G. Sessions criticizes Philly, Mayor Kenney for city's 'sanctuary' status

Toomey targets Philadelphia and other sanctuary cities amid Senate immigration debate

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Jeff Sessions in Philly: Honor Abe Lincoln by upholding letter of the law

ICE seeking to deport Liberian man convicted of indecent assault in Philly

Judge: Sessions can't withhold money from Philly for sanctuary city status

Carroll - Mayor Kenney Sanctuary Cities Press Conference

DOJ to Mayor Kenney: Philly's 'sanctuary' policies violate federal law

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Jim Kenney: Immigrants will distrust Philly police after ICE arrests

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ICE's 'Operation Safe City' results in more than 100 arrests of undocumented immigrants in Philly

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Philly sues Attorney General Jeff Sessions in ongoing sanctuary city debate

Sessions' latest ultimatum on 'sanctuary city' funding could impact Philadelphia

Jeff Sessions will talk sanctuary cities in Philadelphia and protesters will be ready

Pennsylvania lawmaker accuses Democratic colleague of calling him 'racist bigot'

Reports: Jeff Sessions' Philly visit canceled after death of DOJ staffer

Philly tells U.S. justice department its 'sanctuary city' policies are legal

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Mayor Kenney talks sanctuary cities on '60 Minutes' and people freak the heck out

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Pennsylvania lawmaker to introduce statewide sanctuary protections bill

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Philadelphia defends sanctuary city policy amid 248 ICE arrests across region

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Locals can define transgender bathroom rules, so why not let 'em decide sanctuary city policies, too?

On eve of sanctuary city walkout, a quest for answers goes unfulfilled

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Philly restaurants reportedly bracing for walkout of immigrant workers this week

Christie slams 'pandering' proposal to make New Jersey cover lost funding for sanctuary cities

If Philly caves on 'sanctuary city' status, the extortionists win

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Trump executive order calls for weekly list of crimes by undocumented immigrants

Christie talks sanctuary cities, voter fraud: 'The cavalier days are over, President Obama is gone'

Trump to sign executive order stripping federal funding from Philly and other sanctuary cities

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Could programs to help undocumented immigrants gain driver's licenses backfire?

Feds say Philly released Dominican national accused of child rape

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Mexican immigrant takes sanctuary in Center City church to avoid deportation

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Poll: Philadelphians identify public safety as biggest concern

Councilman: Sanctuary cities bill would cripple Philly's funding

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Bill that would punish Philly's sanctuary city status moves forward

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Kenney vehemently defends Philly's sanctuary city status

Law Enforcement

ICE officials criticize Philly policy after arresting released sex offender

Pennsylvania county official on Facebook: 'No Islam allowed'

After arrest of alleged child rapist, Toomey renews criticism of 'sanctuary cities'

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Clinton policy adviser talks Philly's 'sanctuary city' status at DNC

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