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Sanctuary Cities May Be Having an Identity Crisis
Voters have expressed their displeasure over immigration policy, putting Democratic mayors and governors in a tougher position than in Trump’s first term.
On the side of Angelenos.
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President-elect Donald Trump this week confirmed that he plans to somehow declare a national emergency and enlist the help of the US military to deport millions of undocumented immigrants.
And as if on cue, Trump’s handpicked “border czar,” Tom Homan, has ramped up his attacks on the many Democrats who lead America’s deep-blue cities and have promised to do whatever they can to protect their residents. “You’re not going to stop us,” Homan fumed on Fox News. “But let me give you a word of advice: If you impede us, there’s going to be consequences.”