Jason Hopkins Chicago has emerged successful in its lawsuit against the Trump administration for attempting to withhold federal grant funds from sanctuary cities. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday that the administration’s threat to withhold public safety grants based on federal immigration policy was an overstep in its authority. Chicago, a city…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Juliegrace Brufke House Republicans praised the passage of two bills aimed at cracking down on sanctuary cities Thursday, saying they believe the changes are necessary to ensure the safety of American citizens. The No Sanctuary for Criminals Act and Kate’s Law both take strides to protect people from becoming victims of crimes…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Will Racke The Texas Senate passed Wednesday a bill that bans sanctuary cities throughout the state, clearing the last legislative roadblock for the controversial measure and sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for final approval. In a 20-11 party line vote, Republican state senators adopted the House version…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Rachel Stoltzfoos Texas Gov. Greg Abbott cut off state funds to a county that provides sanctuary to illegal immigrants Wednesday, following through on an earlier pledge to punish such sanctuary cities and localities. Travis County will no longer have access to $1.8 million in state criminal justice grants, Abbott announced…
by Josh Guckert Recently, President Trump signed an executive order attempting to pull funding from so-called sanctuary cities which protect immigrants from deportation. Although libertarians of course wish for federal funding to be withheld from all areas of life, this suspect targeting is not to be celebrated as some expansion of liberty. While these areas…
Listen to TLR’s Podcast! By Juliegrace Brufke House Speaker Paul Ryan said Republican lawmakers are looking to put an end to sanctuary cities during a town hall hosted by CNN Thursday. When questioned by Mary Anne Mendoza — the mother of slain police officer Police Sgt. Brandon Mendoza, who was killed by an illegal immigrant who had a…