Democratic Cities Plan Resistance to Mass Deportation
Following the election, several major cities—including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Philadelphia—declared themselves “sanctuary cities,” vowing to protect unauthorized residents from mass deportations. These actions, while not legally preventing deportations, aim to hinder enforcement through legal challenges and resource limitations. The Los Angeles Unified School District also declared itself a sanctuary, mirroring similar commitments from other cities and states. Despite potential legal challenges and threats of federal funding cuts, these jurisdictions are committed to resisting the anticipated large-scale deportation efforts.
John Q. Hosedrinker