"Sanctuary Cities" Legal Issues

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Emigration and immigration.

Federal government.

Noncitizens.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2008

Summary:

Examines legal issues related to so called "sanctuary cities," which limit their assistance to Federal immigration authorities seeking to apprehend and remove unauthorized aliens, due to State or local acts, ordinance, policy, or fiscal constraints. Addresses applicable law, State and local compliance with Federal law, and pending Federal legislation to enforce the Federal law and induce States and localities to provide information regarding persons' immigration status to Federal immigration authorities

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service "Sanctuary Cities"

Publisher Number:

CRS-2008-AML-0035

Access Restriction:

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