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Sep 1, 2017

Groups weigh in on sanctuary city suit

Groups nationwide are weighing in on Chicago's lawsuit seeking to bar the Trump administration from withholding safety grants from so-called sanctuary cities if they don't adhere to tougher enforcement of immigration laws.

Mar 2, 2017

Republicans once again target sanctuary cities (UPDATE)

Republican proposals targeting sanctuary cities that offer protections for immigrants living in the country illegally are back in the Wisconsin Legislature, after a similar effort died last year following an outpouring of opposition.

Jan 27, 2017

Madison mayor won’t alter sanctuary city stance

Madison's mayor says his city will remain a sanctuary for immigrants in the United States illegally even though it could cost federal aid.

Dec 1, 2016

UW-Madison students demand sanctuary campuses for immigrants

University of Wisconsin-Madison's student government has passed a resolution demanding Chancellor Rebecca Blank and UW System President Ray Cross declare system schools sanctuary campuses for students who entered the country illegally as minors.

Feb 25, 2016

Walker doesn’t expect sanctuary cities bill to pass Senate

Gov. Scott Walker says he doesn't expect the Wisconsin state Senate will pass a bill banning sanctuary cities, and he's "just fine with that."

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