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Are sanctuary cities breaking federal law?

Asked by JLeslie (65412points) September 3rd, 2015 from iPhone

The term sanctuary cities was thrown around a lot in the last 2 months in America. From what I understand it means cities that don’t deport illegal immigrants. I don’t really understand it completely. I thought federal law was the fed/ICE was responsible for dealing with illegal immigrants. Are ICE agents not allowed in those cities? I can’t imagine that is the case. Are local authorities required by federal law to report suspicion of illegal immigrants being there?

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