Jan 25 Restaurants nationwide seek ‘sanctuary’ status for immigrant employees By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Dozens of restaurants from New York to Ann Arbor, Michigan are hoping the designation will help protect employees in an immigrant-heavy industry . Continue reading
Jul 23 House debates bill to crack down on ‘sanctuary cities’ By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Republicans pushed toward a vote Thursday on legislation cracking down on so-called "sanctuary cities" that shield residents from federal immigration authorities. Angry Democrats accused Republicans of aligning themselves with Donald Trump and his anti-immigrant views, and the… Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch Churches Providing Sanctuary for Illegal Immigrants Churches and other faith-based groups in Chicago are providing housing and other resources for illegal immigrants in defiance of federal laws. The NewsHour reports on how these churches are part of a larger sanctuary movement in America. Continue watching