When reading the debate “Do Sanctuary Cities Have a Right to Defy Trump?” it really made me think about what sanctuary cities do. By definition sanctuary cities limit their interaction with federal government and offer protection to their residents. So what is the problem?
Trump's new immigration policies have really hurt many people. I am constantly seeing reports of families being separated and being kept in detainment facilities that are in horrible conditions. If a city wants to protect their people from this then why shouldn’t they. These sanctuary cities are not hiding hardened criminals, they are helping those who came to this country out of desperation. Yes, there are much better and legally correct ways to get into the country but these people had no other choice but to come when they did.
Many people view sanctuary cities as going against the government because that is what Trump says but if they go against the government for the greater good then why should they be punished. Trump has threatened to take away government funding for sanctuary cities but these cities continue to claim their status. Maybe I am too close to this issue but I feel that these cities are doing nothing wrong. What are your thoughts?
-Victoria Garcia
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