Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced changes in federal immigration law, specifically sanctuary cities, Monday at the White House press briefing.
Sanctuary cities and sanctuary states would no longer get federal grants, Sessions said. He argued that such cities, which helps undocumented immigrants avoid deportation, put people in danger.
Leaders of some big cities have said they are willing to face a cut in federal funds to remain sanctuary cities.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announces actions against sanctuary cities https://t.co/6OZtrfIwim https://t.co/xQolsUrtWY
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) March 27, 2017
Here's a clip of his speech.
Taking aim at sanctuary cities, AG Sessions announces that states/localities seeking DOJ money must certify compliance with all federal laws
— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) March 27, 2017
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