N.Y.C. OK’d to Destroy Information on Undocumented Immigrants
Two Republican Assembly members had sought the preservation of IDNYC documents held by the city.
N.M. Ranch Owner on Mexico Border Has Tough Message for Trump
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: Florida pre-emption proposal rankles local officials; California’s new cigarette taxes; and fed-up citizens in St. Paul take action on trash.
The Trump Administration’s Mixed Messages on ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Continue
City Halls now want a legal definition of the term, with Seattle even suing for one.
Virginia Governor Sets Veto Record
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Oroville Dam repairs slow going; Utah gov. eyes public lands; Wyoming city official doubles as track star.
Mayors Celebrate Immigrants While Facing ICE’s New ‘Non-Cooperative’ City List
“We’re all trying to figure out what is accomplished by this list and how it is going to be used,” according to Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza.
ICE Releases List of Uncooperative ‘Sanctuary’ Localities in New Enforcement Report
Following an executive order from the president, the Trump administration released its first rundown of recalcitrant local jurisdictions.
Trump Budget Would ‘Erode’ State and Local Emergency Preparedness and Response
Baltimore’s mayor, along with state and local emergency managers and first responders, didn’t hesitate to speak out against trading disaster mitigation funding for a border wall.
Route Fifty at SXSW: Our Interview With Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney
“Our growth—our business growth, our population growth, our economic growth—is rooted firmly in our immigrant population,” the mayor said in an interview.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly for Sanctuary Cities
“Don’t just comply with these ICE detainers,” the State and Local Legal Center’s executive director advised city leaders. “You’re going to get yourself in a world of hurt if you do that.”
Local Governments Lawyer Up to Protect Immigrant Populations
As cities and counties await the Trump administration’s next move on immigration, two D.C.-area jurisdictions hire top-tier counsel.
N.C. Bill Would Punish Sanctuary Cities and Universities
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: A plan in Arizona to set a higher bar for ballot initiatives; NTSB says parade accidents are almost always preventable; and good news for New Jersey’s bald eagles.
Governors Assert Their Role in Federal Health Care, Infrastructure Conversations
"I think the rhetoric of the campaign has hit the reality of governing,” said Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, also chair of the National Governors Association.
Fire Chiefs Want Exclusion Under Trump Order Blocking Grants to ‘Sanctuary Cities’
During subcommittee testimony, a GOP congressman told the president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs the group should warn local governments about the risks of not cooperating.
Are Refugees Dangerous?
In nine out of the ten cities that accepted the largest number of refugees, crime went down—sometimes dramatically.
Half of the Children in California Have an Immigrant Parent
In this time of heightened tension surrounding immigration policy, the Golden State faces a disproportionate challenge.
Health Care Adjusts to a More Diverse America
Health care providers will need to beef up language services, hire diverse staff, and pay attention to culturally appropriate care strategies.
Sheriffs Still Looking for Clarity on Deportation
The Trump administration has made a priority of cracking down on unauthorized immigration, and law enforcement has been supportive. But even sheriffs who support a hard line on unauthorized immigrants are wary of holding prisoners for deportation.
Trump Talks ‘Muslim Ban,’ Public Safety With Local Police Chiefs, Sheriffs
The president urges local law enforcement to identify criminals who are also undocumented immigrants: “You know the good ones, and you know the bad ones. I want you to turn in the bad ones.”
Texas Gov. Vows ‘Stiffer Penalties’ Coming After Cutting Criminal Justice Grants for Travis County
In move targeting sanctuary city jurisdictions, Gov. Greg Abbott slashes $1.5 million in grants for law enforcement in and around Austin.
Trump’s Immigration Executive Order Gives Some Local Governments Pause
Miami-Dade County leads a flurry of jurisdictions distancing themselves from “sanctuary city” status for fear of losing federal grant money.
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