Somerville and Chelsea, 2 ‘sanctuary cities,’ sue Trump admin over funding threats
The cuts, as well as a threatened prosecution of officials “who are deemed insufficiently compliant” with immigration enforcement, were “part of a politicized attack on ‘sanctuary jurisdictions,’” the cities said.
Chelsea, Somerville ask federal judge to block Trump administration ‘bullying’ of sanctuary cities
In a lawsuit filed Monday, leaders of both cities contend their sanctuary policies do not conflict with federal immigration law as claimed in recent administration orders.
2 sanctuary cities in Mass. file federal lawsuit challenging Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts
A pair of sanctuary cities in Massachusetts filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s attempts to coerce them into participating in mass deportation efforts, officials announced Monday.
Somerville and Chelsea sue as sanctuary cities seeking relief from feds’ deportation pressure
As sanctuary cities, Somerville and Chelsea have laws on the books protecting marginalized communities and say they are resisting Trump administration efforts to coerce cities into participating in mass immigrant deportation efforts.
Sanctuary Cities Sue Trump Administration for Funding Threat (1)
Two Massachusetts sanctuary cities say in a new lawsuit that the Trump administration’s campaign to take federal funding away from localities that don’t support its policies on illegal immigration are unconstitutional and violate federal law.
What Are Sanctuary Cities and Why Is Trump Targeting Them?
On Feb. 7, several sanctuary cities, led by San Francisco and including Portland, New Haven, Santa Clara and Kings County, sued the Trump Administration, alleging that they are unlawfully coercing local officials to bend to their will, and calling for the courts to “check this abuse of power.”
The City of Worcester Is the Latest To Defy Trump by Becoming a Transgender Sanctuary City
With the Trump administration reversing several transgender rights policies, a small number of cities are responding to the new executive orders by declaring themselves “Sanctuary Cities” for those changing genders.
Massachusetts sanctuary cities sue Trump administration
Two cities in Massachusetts are suing the Trump administration for “coercing” sanctuary jurisdictions into participating with mass deportation efforts. Chelsea and Somerville, both sanctuary cities, filed suit in federal court on Monday over concerns that the administration will “strip” them of federal funds and prosecute them for not participating in federal immigration enforcement.
Somerville, Chelsea file lawsuit against Trump Administration over immigration policy
City leaders in Somerville and Chelsea announced Monday that the two cities have filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its threats to cut funding to sanctuary cities. Somerville and Chelsea are both sanctuary cities — a status that the local leaders say encourages victims and witnesses of crime to work with police without worrying about their immigration status.
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Ithaca remains a sanctuary city despite threats from DOJ
At February's city council meeting, a group of concerned Ithaca community members spoke in favor of Ithaca's sanctuary city ...
Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, says he's "bringing hell" to sanctuary city Boston
President Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan issued a stern warning for Boston officials when it comes to its sanctuary ...
City Council hearing on Trust Act upcoming as Congress, feds takes aim at Boston’s sanctuary city status
As the Trump administration border czar takes aim at "bringing hell" to Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu and other sanctuary city ...
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Las Vegas isn’t a sanctuary city but legislation in Congress could treat it as one
There is no one definition of what a “sanctuary city” for undocumented immigrants is, though Las Vegas has rarely been ...
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The Unacceptable Risk Sanctuary Cities Pose for Public Safety
The consequences of sanctuary policies extend far beyond the ideological debate surrounding immigration enforcement. These ...
Local advocates are bracing to fight the bill targeting ‘sanctuary cities,’ calling it unconstitutional
The bill would allow the Trump administration to cut off funding to places that have "sanctuary" laws in place. Groups like ...
Pols & Politics: Boston Mayor Wu draws support from City Council critic amid sanctuary battle with feds
When Boston Mayor Michelle Wu defends the city’s sanctuary status before a Republican-controlled Congressional committee next month, she’ll do so with the public support of one of her most vocal ...
Fresh executive order targets sanctuary cities, federal aid for undocumented migrants
President Donald Trump signed an immigration executive order late Wednesday designed to target sanctuary cities and ensure ...