US States, Cities Pressured on Sanctuary Policies Toward Immigrants

The U.S. Justice Department demanded new proof Wednesday from 23 states and cities that they are cooperating with federal immigration authorities to provide information about undocumented immigrants they have jailed for various alleged crimes. In a new move aimed at eliminating "sanctuary cities" for the immigrants who have illegally entered the country, the country's top law enforcement agency threatened to cut off millions of dollars in federal aid to the states and cities...

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