Sanctuary city

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A sanctuary city is a municipality that limits or denies its cooperation with the national government in enforcing immigration law. Proponents of sanctuary cities cite motives such as reducing the fear for undocumented people affected by deportation, separation of immigrant families, reporting crimes, using health and social services, and enrolling their children into a school. Opponents of sanctuary cities argue that they undermine the rule of law by not cooperating with federal immigration authorities. They also highlight concerns about public safety, pointing to cases where a person involved in violent crimes was released instead of being handed over to proper authorities. Critics claim that sanctuary cities act as magnets for illegal immigration, attracting more people to enter unlawfully. They also argue that these cities place a strain on local resources, as people who have illegally immigrated may access public services like healthcare, housing, and education. Some studies on the...

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