The term 'sanctuary city' is wingnut propaganda: don't use it

[struggle4progress]

Divided government is part of the genius of the American experiment: it means that we are all belong to several distinct jurisdictions, with partially overlapping authority -- and this creates constant tension about the limits of government power

It is not the responsibility of city governments to enforce Federal immigration law: that is a Federal responsibility. Those who want a Federal immigration presence on local streets, at levels similar to the local law enforcement staffing, are free to seek the Federal funding and Federal bureaucratic structure necessary to support such a level of Federal enforcement

[marybourg]

1. Didn't some cities declare themselves such? nt

[jmg257]

2. Of course..."I want to be clear: We're going to stay a sanctuary city", Emanuel said.

[marybourg]

4. That what I thought.

I like the term: "sanctuary city".

But I do understand what the OP is saying; it's not a city's job to enforce federal immigration law so a city is just a city.

[jmg257]

5. Yes, made great points about the tension of jurisdictions. But federal funding - always that carrot.

[uppityperson]

3. Your last paragraph is true, but some cities have declared themselves sanctuary cities. By calling

themselves that, they are calling attention to the issue and refusing actively to do the feds work on immigration.