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May 19 2023
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Sanctuary cities across US overwhelmed with migrants
Sanctuary cities across the country are scrambling to find space to house an influx of asylum-seekers.
In New York City, the situation has grown dire after taking in more than 60,000 migrants in the last year alone. Nearly 50% of the city’s contracted hotel rooms are occupied by asylum-seekers amid the surging influx, Mayor Eric Adams said recently.
And now there are talks of “
NewsNationJan 23 2024
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Ohio church sues city after pastor charged for using sanctuary as a 24/7 homeless shelter
A church in Bryan, Ohio, is suing the city in federal court after police filed criminal charges against its pastor for providing a 24/7 ministry and shelter for homeless people. Pastor Chris Avell of Dad’s Place church faces 18 criminal charges after city police accused him of violating the zoning ordinance, lacking proper kitchen and laundry facilities, and having hazardous exits and improper
Washington ExaminerApr 15 2024
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Colorado county sues state government over sanctuary immigration policies: 'Quality of life comes first'
A county in Colorado is suing its own state over sanctuary immigration policies, according to a new filing.Douglas County filed a lawsuit on Monday morning against Governor Jared Polis and the Centennial State, in reference to Colorado House bills 19-1124 and 23-1100. The state is currently seeking the right to comply with the federal government on immigration matters, which the bills prohibit
Fox News (Online News)Mar 24 2024
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'Solstice Sanctuary': A safe haven for animals and volunteers dealing with trauma
'Solstice Sanctuary': A safe haven for animals and volunteers dealing with trauma SALEM, Wis. (CBS 58)--The connection one may have with animals can be such a powerful healing tool. Through shared experiences, a women-led nonprofit group known as 'Solstice Sanctuary' was born to help animals and volunteers deal with trauma through various forms of therapy. Angela Axton started riding horses at
CBS 58Mar 14 2024
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Biden Giving Sanctuary NYC Over $100 Million in Aid for Migrants
President Joe Biden will send New York City, a sanctuary jurisdiction, more than $100 million in aid for migrants — including footing the bill for their luxury hotel stays. Last year, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced that American taxpayers would be forced to subsidize mass migration in New York City to the sum of more than
Breitbart NewsMar 28 2024
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Exploring Oregon’s new Dark Sky Sanctuary: Peak Northwest podcast
Oregon is now home to the largest Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world, but found in a remote corner of the state, some people may be left wondering how, exactly, to explore it. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we break down this 2.5 million acre swath of southern Oregon, highlighting some of the best places there to go stargazing/ While remote, this part of the state features some truly
The OregonianSep 21 2022
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Sanctuary Cities: Top 3 Pros and Cons
While there is no official legal definition of “sanctuary city,” the term generally refers to towns, cities, or counties that decline to cooperate completely with federal detention requests related to undocumented immigrants, often with a “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Some argue that sanctuary cities such as San Francisco, New York, and Chicago should not receive federal funding
ProCon.orgFeb 28 2024
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Dem Georgia Mayor Kelly Girtz mercilessly heckled over ‘sanctuary city’ policies after disturbing murder of Laken Riley
A Georgia mayor was brutally heckled at a press conference Wednesday over his perceived “sanctuary city” policies following the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, allegedly at the hands of a Venezuelan migrant.
“You’re a liar!” one man shouted at Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz, according to a report by Fox News Digital. “You’re the one who is guilty and got blood on your hands for this
New York Post (News)Mar 21 2024
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Oregon Is Now Home to the World's Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary
Calling all stargazers: Oregon is now home to the largest Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world. Earlier this month, DarkSky International certified a remote, 2.5 million-acre area in the southeastern part of the state. From this rugged swath of high desert landscape dotted with sagebrush, visitors who stay up late can see large numbers of stars, planets and other celestial bodies. “It’s surprising
Smithsonian Magazine