Trump Budget Would Force Sanctuary Cities to Follow the Law

“would require law enforcement to comply with federal immigration detainers”

Donald Trump’s budget would force sanctuary cities to comply with immigration laws

A day after Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued guidance that narrowly defined a “sanctuary city,” the Justice Department is attempting to broaden its authority to compel such jurisdictions to cooperate with immigration authorities. A provision included in the Justice Department’s proposed fiscal 2018 budget seeks to update a portion of federal law, U.S.C.