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The term '''"Sanctuary City"''' refers to a city or state that enacts policies which are favorable to illegal immigrants.<ref>Arthur, Andrew R. (November 1, 2019). [https://cis.org/Arthur/Are-Criminal-Aliens-Above-Law Are Criminal Aliens Above the Law?] ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved November 2, 2019.</ref> Specifically, "sanctuary" cities often mandate local laws which prevent inquiry into a person's immigration status, unless they are a suspect of crime or have been deported in the past.<ref>http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=20547&c=1&tb=1&pb=1&gd=05042007</ref> Many sanctuary cities even use taxpayer dollars to pay for the legal defense of illegal immigrants who face deportation.<ref>Hickey, Jennifer G. (May 5, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/05/more-cities-offering-to-pay-legal-defense-for-illegal-immigrants.html More cities offering to pay legal defense for illegal immigrants]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 5, 2017.</ref>

The term '''"sanctuary city"''' refers to a city or state that enacts policies which are favorable to illegal immigrants.<ref>Arthur, Andrew R. (November 1, 2019). [https://cis.org/Arthur/Are-Criminal-Aliens-Above-Law Are Criminal Aliens Above the Law?] ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved November 2, 2019.</ref> Specifically, "sanctuary" cities often mandate local laws which prevent inquiry into a person's immigration status, unless they are a suspect of crime or have been deported in the past.<ref>http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=20547&c=1&tb=1&pb=1&gd=05042007</ref> Many sanctuary cities even use taxpayer dollars to pay for the legal defense of illegal immigrants who face deportation.<ref>Hickey, Jennifer G. (May 5, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/05/more-cities-offering-to-pay-legal-defense-for-illegal-immigrants.html More cities offering to pay legal defense for illegal immigrants]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 5, 2017.</ref>

Often, however, "sanctuary" cities lack clearly written laws harboring illegal aliens.  Instead, they can be identified by their treatment of illegal aliens. "Sanctuary" cities often protect criminal illegal immigrants and release them into the streets. In the first four months of 2017, [[New York City]] released 179 illegal immigrants arrested for various crimes, rather than turning them over to [[Immigration and Customs Enforcement|ICE]].<ref>Binder, John (May 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/25/sanctuary-nyc-released-nearly-180-criminal-illegal-aliens-2017/ Sanctuary NYC Released Nearly 180 Criminal Illegal Aliens in 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref> Sanctuary cities in California released illegals convicted of crimes such as rape and manslaughter.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (June 14, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/14/california-sanctuary-policies-prompt-manslaughter-/ Chaos in California: Sanctuary policies prompt release of manslaughter, rape convicts]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 15, 2018.</ref> Los Angeles has been reported to release 100 criminal aliens every day.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (October 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/22/las-sanctuary-policy-releases-100-criminals-day-ic/ Los Angeles' sanctuary policy releases 100 criminals a day: ICE]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 23, 2019.</ref><ref>Binder, John (October 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/24/feds-sanctuary-los-angeles-releases-100-criminal-illegal-aliens-every-day/ Feds: Sanctuary Los Angeles Releases 100 Criminal Illegal Aliens Every Day]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.</ref> In 2019, ICE reported that up to 80% of all illegal aliens released because of "sanctuary" policies went on to commit more crimes.<ref>Binder, John (October 25, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/25/data-80-percent-illegals-freed-sanctuary-cities-commit-more-crimes/ Data: 80 Percent of Illegals Freed by Sanctuary Cities Commit More Crimes]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref>

Often, however, "sanctuary" cities lack clearly written laws harboring illegal aliens.  Instead, they can be identified by their treatment of illegal aliens. "Sanctuary" cities often protect criminal illegal immigrants and release them into the streets. In the first four months of 2017, [[New York City]] released 179 illegal immigrants arrested for various crimes, rather than turning them over to [[Immigration and Customs Enforcement|ICE]].<ref>Binder, John (May 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/25/sanctuary-nyc-released-nearly-180-criminal-illegal-aliens-2017/ Sanctuary NYC Released Nearly 180 Criminal Illegal Aliens in 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref> Sanctuary cities in California released illegals convicted of crimes such as rape and manslaughter.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (June 14, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/14/california-sanctuary-policies-prompt-manslaughter-/ Chaos in California: Sanctuary policies prompt release of manslaughter, rape convicts]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 15, 2018.</ref> Los Angeles has been reported to release 100 criminal aliens every day.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (October 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/22/las-sanctuary-policy-releases-100-criminals-day-ic/ Los Angeles' sanctuary policy releases 100 criminals a day: ICE]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 23, 2019.</ref><ref>Binder, John (October 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/24/feds-sanctuary-los-angeles-releases-100-criminal-illegal-aliens-every-day/ Feds: Sanctuary Los Angeles Releases 100 Criminal Illegal Aliens Every Day]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.</ref> In 2019, ICE reported that up to 80% of all illegal aliens released because of "sanctuary" policies went on to commit more crimes.<ref>Binder, John (October 25, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/25/data-80-percent-illegals-freed-sanctuary-cities-commit-more-crimes/ Data: 80 Percent of Illegals Freed by Sanctuary Cities Commit More Crimes]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref>

In April 2009, the family of a father and two sons allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant last year is suing the city of San Francisco, claiming its "sanctuary city" policy contributed to their deaths.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,513378,00.html Family Sues San Francisco Saying Sanctuary Law to Blame for Murder of Father, Two Sons], ''FoxNews.com'' April 8, 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.kcbs.com/San-Francisco-Sued-Over-Sanctuary-Policy/4158761 San Francisco Sued Over Sanctuary Policy], ''KCBS.com'', April 7, 2009</ref>

In April 2009, the family of a father and two sons allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant last year is suing the city of San Francisco, claiming its "sanctuary city" policy contributed to their deaths.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,513378,00.html Family Sues San Francisco Saying Sanctuary Law to Blame for Murder of Father, Two Sons], ''FoxNews.com'' April 8, 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.kcbs.com/San-Francisco-Sued-Over-Sanctuary-Policy/4158761 San Francisco Sued Over Sanctuary Policy], ''KCBS.com'', April 7, 2009</ref>

==List of Sanctuary Cities==

==List of sanctuary cities, counties, and states==

Below is a list of "sanctuary" cities throughout the [[United States]].  While many of these cities have specific “don’t ask, don’t tell” laws, others have been added to this list because of their unwritten, informal "sanctuary" policies seen through the town's treatment of illegal immigrants.  

Below is a list of "sanctuary" cities, counties, and states throughout the [[United States]].  While many of these entities have specific "don't ask, don't tell" laws, others have been added to this list because of their unwritten, informal "sanctuary" policies seen through the town's treatment of illegal immigrants.  

'''Arizona'''

'''Arizona'''

* Chandler, AZ  

* Chandler, AZ

* Phoenix, AZ

* Phoenix, AZ

* Diamond Bar, CA

* Diamond Bar, CA

* Downey, CA

* Downey, CA

* Fresno, CA          

* Fresno, CA

* Lakewood, CA

* Lakewood, CA

* Los Angeles, CA  

* Los Angeles, CA

* Long Beach, CA

* Long Beach, CA

* Lynwood, CA

* Lynwood, CA

* Malibu, Ca.

* Malibu, CA

* Maywood, CA

* Maywood, CA

* Montebello, CA

* Montebello, CA

* National City, CA

* National City, CA

* Norwalk, CA

* Norwalk, CA

* Oakland, CA                

* Oakland, CA

* Paramount, CA

* Paramount, CA

* Pico Rivera, CA

* Pico Rivera, CA

* So. Gate, CA

* So. Gate, CA

* San Bernardino, Ca.   

* San Bernardino, CA

* San Diego, CA            

* San Diego, CA

* Santa Cruz, CA            

* Santa Cruz, CA

* San Francisco, CA      

* San Francisco, CA

* San Jose, CA              

* San Jose, CA

* Sonoma County, CA  

* Sonoma County, CA

* Vernon, CA

* Vernon, CA

* Watsonville, CA        

* Watsonville, CA

* Wilmington, CA

* Wilmington, CA

* Aurora, CO

* Aurora, CO

* Commerce City, CO

* Commerce City, CO

* Denver, CO                    

* Denver, CO

* Durango, CO                  

* Durango, CO

* Federal Heights, CO

* Federal Heights, CO

* Fort Collins CO

* Fort Collins CO

* Lafayette, CO                

* Lafayette, CO

* Thornton, CO

* Thornton, CO

* Westminster, CO

* Westminster, CO

'''Connecticut'''

'''Connecticut'''

* New Haven, CT              

* New Haven, CT

* Springfield CT (Disputed)

* Springfield CT (Disputed)

'''Florida'''<br/>

'''Florida'''<br/>

As of 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis blocked cities from establishing their own sanctuary city policies. <ref>https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/463904-florida-law-banning-sanctuary-cities-takes-full-effect</ref>

As of 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis blocked cities from establishing their own sanctuary city policies. <ref>https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/463904-florida-law-banning-sanctuary-cities-takes-full-effect</ref>

 

''' Georgia'''

''' Georgia'''

* Dalton, GA      

* Dalton, GA

'''Illinois'''

'''Illinois'''

* State of Illinois<ref>https://www.chicagotribune.com/hoy/ct-hoy-illinois-is-officially-a-sanctuary-state-for-immigrants-20170828-story.html</ref><ref>http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=3818&ChapterID=2</ref>

* State of Illinois<ref>https://www.chicagotribune.com/hoy/ct-hoy-illinois-is-officially-a-sanctuary-state-for-immigrants-20170828-story.html</ref><ref>http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=3818&ChapterID=2</ref>

* Chicago, IL      

* Cicero, IL        

* Chicago, IL

* Evanston, IL      

* Cicero, IL

* Evanston, IL

'''Massachusetts'''

'''Massachusetts'''

* Cambridge, Mass.

* Cambridge, Mass.

* Chelsea, Mass.  

* Chelsea, Mass.

* Orleans, Mass.

* Orleans, Mass.

* Newton, Mass.      

* Newton, Mass.

'''Maine'''

'''Maine'''

* Portland  

* Portland

* State of Maine  

* State of Maine

'''Maryland'''

'''Maryland'''

* Baltimore, MD            

* Baltimore, MD

* Gaithersburg, MD

* Gaithersburg, MD

* Montgomery County, MD

* Montgomery County, MD

* Takoma Park, MD    

* Takoma Park, MD

   

   

'''Michigan'''

'''Michigan'''

*Ann Arbor, MI          

*Ann Arbor, MI

*Detroit, MI        

*Detroit, MI

'''Minnesota'''

'''Minnesota'''

* Minneapolis, MN  

* Minneapolis, MN

* St. Paul, MN

* St. Paul, MN

* Worthington, MN    

* Worthington, MN

'''Nevada'''

'''Nevada'''

* Reno                      

* Reno

'''New Jersey'''

'''New Jersey'''

* Bridgeton, NJ          

* Bridgeton, NJ

* Camden, NJ

* Camden, NJ

* Fort Lee, NJ

* Fort Lee, NJ

* Hightstown, NJ        

* Hightstown, NJ

* Jersey City, NJ

* Jersey City, NJ

* Newark, NJ              

* Newark, NJ

* North Bergen, NJ

* North Bergen, NJ

* Trenton, NJ

* Trenton, NJ

'''New Mexico'''

'''New Mexico'''

* Albuquerque, NM  

* Albuquerque, NM

* Aztec, NM          

* Aztec, NM

* Rio Arriba County, NM  

* Rio Arriba County, NM

* Santa Fe, NM

* Santa Fe, NM

 

'''New York'''

'''New York'''

* Bay Shore, NY

* Bay Shore, NY

* Farmingville, NY

* Farmingville, NY

* New York City, NY

* New York City, NY

* Peekskill, NY              

* Peekskill, NY

* Riverhead, NY

* Riverhead, NY

* Shirly/Mastic, NY

* Shirly/Mastic, NY

* Spring Valley Village, NY

* Spring Valley Village, NY

* Uniondale, NY

* Uniondale, NY

* Westbury, NY

* Westbury, NY

(Per an October 2015 act signed by the N.Carolina Governor, the following sanctuary cities have been banned.<ref>May, Caroline (October 28, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/10/28/north-carolina-gov-signs-bill-prohibiting-sanctuary-cities/ North Carolina Gov. Signs Bill Prohibiting Sanctuary Cities]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved October 1, 2016.</ref>)

(Per an October 2015 act signed by the N.Carolina Governor, the following sanctuary cities have been banned.<ref>May, Caroline (October 28, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/10/28/north-carolina-gov-signs-bill-prohibiting-sanctuary-cities/ North Carolina Gov. Signs Bill Prohibiting Sanctuary Cities]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved October 1, 2016.</ref>)

* Charlotte, NC

* Charlotte, NC

* Durham, NC          

* Durham, NC

* Raleigh

* Raleigh

* Winston-Salem

* Winston-Salem

'''Ohio'''

'''Ohio'''

* Columbus, OH      

* Columbus, OH

* Painesville, OH  

* Painesville, OH

* Cincinnati, OH

* Cincinnati, OH

 

'''Oklahoma'''

'''Oklahoma'''

* Oklahoma City

* Oklahoma City

* Tulsa  

* Tulsa

 

''' Oregon'''

''' Oregon'''

* State of Oregon'''  

* State of Oregon'''

* Ashland, OR              

* Ashland, OR

* Gaston, OR              

* Gaston, OR

* Marion County, OR  

* Marion County, OR

* Portland, OR

* Portland, OR

''' Texas'''

''' Texas'''

(Per an October 2015 order by the Texas Governor,<ref>Price, Bob (November 4, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2015/11/04/texas-governor-strips-state-grant-funding-from-sanctuary-city-sheriffs/ Texas Governor Strips State Grant Funding from Sanctuary City Sheriffs]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved October 1, 2015.</ref> the following sanctuary cities were no longer tolerated. Since 2017, per a bill signed into law, "sanctuary" cities are effectively banned<ref>Carter, Brandon (May 7, 2017). [https://thehill.com/latino/332317-texas-governor-signs-law-banning-sanctuary-cities Texas governor signs law banning sanctuary cities]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Price, Bob (September 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/09/25/texas-anti-sanctuary-city-law-can-enforced-appeals-court-rules/ Texas’ Anti-Sanctuary City Law Can Be Enforced, Appeals Court Rules]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2017.</ref>)

(Per an October 2015 order by the Texas Governor,<ref>Price, Bob (November 4, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2015/11/04/texas-governor-strips-state-grant-funding-from-sanctuary-city-sheriffs/ Texas Governor Strips State Grant Funding from Sanctuary City Sheriffs]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved October 1, 2015.</ref> the following sanctuary cities were no longer tolerated. Since 2017, per a bill signed into law, "sanctuary" cities are effectively banned<ref>Carter, Brandon (May 7, 2017). [https://thehill.com/latino/332317-texas-governor-signs-law-banning-sanctuary-cities Texas governor signs law banning sanctuary cities]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Price, Bob (September 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/09/25/texas-anti-sanctuary-city-law-can-enforced-appeals-court-rules/ Texas’ Anti-Sanctuary City Law Can Be Enforced, Appeals Court Rules]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2017.</ref>)

* Austin, TX            

* Austin, TX

* Baytown, TX      

* Baytown, TX

* Brownsville, TX

* Brownsville, TX

* Channelview, TX

* Channelview, TX

* Denton, TX

* Denton, TX

* Dallas, TX

* Dallas, TX

* El Cenizo, TX    

* El Cenizo, TX

* Ft.Worth, TX

* Ft.Worth, TX

* Houston, TX      

* Houston, TX

* Katy, TX            

* Katy, TX

* Laredo, TX

* Laredo, TX

* Mcallen, TX

* Mcallen, TX

* Port Arthur, TX

* Port Arthur, TX

* San Antonio, TX

* San Antonio, TX

'''Virginia'''

'''Virginia'''

* Fairfax County, VA

* Fairfax County, VA

* Virginia Beach, VA  

* Virginia Beach, VA

* Washington

* Washington

'''Washington'''

'''Washington'''

* Seattle, WA  

* Seattle, WA

 

'''Wisconsin'''

'''Wisconsin'''

* Madison, WI      

* Madison, WI

* Wyoming

 

'''Wyoming'''

* Jackson Hole, WY

* Jackson Hole, WY