News Wrap: Chicago sues over 'sanctuary city' plan
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Chicago is suing the Trump administration over its plan to withhold federal funds.
In our news wrap Monday, the city of Chicago is suing the Trump administration over its plan to withhold federal funds from "sanctuary cities," claiming it's unconstitutional to tie grant money to a city's cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Also, the wreckage of a U.S. military plane was found after it crashed off the coast of Australia. Three Marines are presumed dead.
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News Wrap: Chicago sues over 'sanctuary city' plan
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In our news wrap Monday, the city of Chicago is suing the Trump administration over its plan to withhold federal funds from "sanctuary cities," claiming it's unconstitutional to tie grant money to a city's cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Also, the wreckage of a U.S. military plane was found after it crashed off the coast of Australia. Three Marines are presumed dead.
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