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Dec 15 2023
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Chicago votes to keep ‘sanctuary city’ status
(NewsNation) — Chicago’s city council on Thursday voted to repeal a referendum that would’ve allowed voters to revoke the city’s status as a sanctuary city. The 31-16 vote came at a time when Chicago is grappling with a surge of thousands of migrants who have traveled north to the city. It’s estimated there are 14,000 migrants in the city’s shelters, and some migrants are also staying in
NewsNationApr 10 2024
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Embattled DHS head Mayorkas says sanctuary cities should kick out criminal migrants, admits border surge is a ‘crisis’
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told lawmakers Wednesday that even so-called “sanctuary cities” should work with federal immigration officials to boot criminals in the US illegally — and acknowledged that he considers the migrant surge across the US-Mexico border to be a “crisis.” Mayorkas, who was impeached by the House in February and has been accused by Republicans of a “
New York Post (News)Mar 08 2024
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Bill would ban New Hampshire municipalities from adopting ‘sanctuary city’ policies
Bill would ban New Hampshire municipalities from adopting ‘sanctuary city’ policies A ban on so-called "sanctuary cities" in New Hampshire is advancing in the state Senate.Republicans passed the bill on a party-line vote on Thursday.The bill would prohibit state and local governments from adopting "sanctuary city" policies and would require local police to act as immigration enforcement."If we
ABC 9 WMURApr 14 2024
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Trails turn small towns into cyclist sanctuaries
This story first appeared in the 2024 Cycling Guide, a new annual special section distributed in The Gazette aimed at telling the stories of the businesses, people and local efforts that have made The Corridor a cycling destination. The increasing number of trail connections in Eastern Iowa have made cycling safer for bikers — both serious cyclers who want to train and families out for a
Cedar Rapids GazetteDec 14 2023
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Chicago City Council to take up Sanctuary City referendum Thursday
Chicago City Council to take up Sanctuary City referendum Thursday As migrants continue to come to Chicago, the City Council is expected Thursday to discuss a referendum on the city's status as a sanctuary city. As migrants continue to come to Chicago, the City Council is expected Thursday to discuss a referendum on the city's status as a sanctuary city. As migrants continue to come to Chicago
ABC 7 ChicagoDec 14 2023
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Special City Council meeting Thursday to Chicago's sanctuary city status
Some aldermen plan to discuss Chicago's status as a sanctuary city for migrants. Several aldermen are pushing for approval on a referendum for the March primary ballot. They want voters to decide if Chicago should continue to be a sanctuary city. The sanctuary status means the city will not ask about immigration status. It also means that status cannot be disclosed to authorities or be the
CBS News (Online)Dec 14 2023
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Special city council meeting to discuss Chicago’s status as Sanctuary city
CHICAGO — Alderpeople are calling for a special city council meeting Thursday to discuss Chicago’s status as a Sanctuary city. The alderpeople involved want to give power to voters and allow them to decide if Chicago should remain a Welcoming City. In order for the referendum question to be add to the March primary ballot, council members have to approve the ballot by the end of the year.
WGNDec 14 2023
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Controversial Sanctuary City Ballot Question Voted Down By City Council
CITY HALL — The City Council on Thursday voted down an attempt to advance a non-binding referendum question that would ask voters if Chicago should remain a sanctuary city. Alderpeople voted 31-16 against a parliamentary move to introduce the resolution at a special City Council meeting Thursday morning, swiftly killing the effort that has contributed to widespread City Hall turmoil in recent
Block Club ChicagoFeb 28 2024
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams challenges sanctuary city laws, calls for more cooperation with ICE
NEW YORK -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams is slamming the city's sanctuary laws, saying he supports working with federal immigration officials. The mayor is calling for more cooperation between federal immigration authorities and local police. He argues the current policies are detrimental to public safety. In a series of recent statements, Adams expressed he is willing to permit law
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