Sanctuary is good public policy - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

By Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN en Español “Sanctuary cities,” those with policies that limit local authorities from cooperating with federal immigration agents, are in the crosshairs of US President Donald Trump, who considers them an obstacle to his mass deportation plans. During a meeting with ambassadors at the White House on March 25, the president stated that he could soon issue an executive order to eliminate this status for cities like Los Ange…

Sanctuary is good public policy - West Hawaii Today

On March 5, the mayors of Boston, Denver, Chicago and New York were summoned to Congress to justify their cities’ sanctuary status. The mayors’ explanations were interrupted by questions rooted in inaccurate, racist stereotypes about undocumented immigrants, but they stood their ground.

Sanctuary is good public policy - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

On March 5, the mayors of Boston, Denver, Chicago and New York were summoned to Congress to justify their cities’ sanctuary status. The mayors’ explanations were interrupted by questions rooted in inaccurate, racist stereotypes about undocumented immigrants, but they stood their ground.

Guest Opinion: Sanctuary is good public policy

On March 5, the mayors of Boston, Denver, Chicago and New York were summoned to Congress to justify their cities’ sanctuary status. The mayors’ explanations were interrupted by questions rooted in inaccurate, racist stereotypes about undocumented immigrants, but they stood…

Union City Community Upholds Compassionate City Resolution

In May 2017, Union City, located in California’s Bay Area, took official action to protect its diverse population. On May 9, 2017, the City Council unanimously adopted a resolution declaring Union City a Compassionate City. This action followed a rise in community fear after the 2016 U.S. presidential election when federal immigration policy became stricter. The Union City Human Relations Commission led the process. A subcommittee gathered input…