This paragraph really jumped out at me regarding sanctuary cities:
"Scialabba added that Butler County and others in Pennsylvania became “gun shy” about holding illegals and working with ICE after a federal appellate court ruled in 2014 that it was unconstitutional to hold illegal immigrants without a warrant — even though crossing into the country illegally is a crime in and of itself.
This explains a lot. It wasn't because some areas were sympathetic to the illegals. It was because they were afraid of running afoul of the Feds. Now, at least one county is standing up for itself -- a good sign.
This paragraph really jumped out at me regarding sanctuary cities:
"Scialabba added that Butler County and others in Pennsylvania became “gun shy” about holding illegals and working with ICE after a federal appellate court ruled in 2014 that it was unconstitutional to hold illegal immigrants without a warrant — even though crossing into the country illegally is a crime in and of itself.
This explains a lot. It wasn't because some areas were sympathetic to the illegals. It was because they were afraid of running afoul of the Feds. Now, at least one county is standing up for itself -- a good sign.