Takeaways From a Contentious Hearing on Big-City Immigration Policies
Republicans accused the mayors of New York, Chicago, Denver and Boston of providing sanctuary to criminals, while Democrats pointed to falling crime rates and defended helping the needy.
Takeaways from the congressional hearing grilling ‘sanctuary city’ mayors on immigration
The mayors of four so-called “sanctuary cities” faced tough questions from lawmakers about their policies toward immigrants and how they work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday.
Rep. Paul Gosar grills 'sanctuary city' mayors on Arizona's SB 1070 at immigration hearing
Rep. Paul Gosar clashed over immigration with big city Democratic mayors in a congressional hearing, going as far as to quiz them on Arizona’s controversial Senate Bill 1070 law.
Key moments from Mayor Wu’s testimony before Congress on Boston’s immigration policies
Democratic mayors of four major cities testified before the House Oversight Committee over their cities' policies limiting cooperation with immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
‘Public safety nightmare’: House GOP grills sanctuary city mayors over illegal immigration
New York City Mayor Eric Adams got a warmer welcome than Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston.
Michelle Wu defends Boston's immigration policies in Congress hearing. Here's what she said
If you want to make us safe, pass gun reforms, stop cutting Medicaid, stop cutting cancer research, stop cutting funds for veterans. That is what will make our city safe.”
Mayors Say Pro-Immigrant Policies Reduced Crime
The Democratic mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City defended their cities’ policies amid a Republican-led Congressional investigation.
Democrats slam GOP campaign committee labeling New York lawmaker an ‘illegal immigrant’
Democrats literally chose an illegal immigrant to give their response to President Trump's address,” the National Republican Congressional Committee wrote on X on Wednesday, ...
Republicans hammer mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York over 'sanctuary city' policies
Republican members of Congress hammered four Democratic mayors Wednesday about their so-called sanctuary city policies, ...
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Advocates praise Hochul for backing immigration bill she doesn’t support
The governor’s diversity office is embracing the theme of “New York for All” – but that doesn’t mean the governor supports ...
New York City denied request FEMA return $80M in migrant funds
A federal judge blocked New York City’s request for President Donald Trump’s administration to return $80 million in FEMA funds allocated for migrant shelters and services.
Which of Trump’s Immigration Actions Are Having an Impact?
It can be difficult to filter through the constant stream of news on immigration. Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, takes a look at which of President Trump’s ...
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Deportation fears grip New York’s Little Haiti neighborhood
Deportation fears are gripping New York’s Little Haiti neighborhood. Scripps News visited the neighborhood to see how the ...
Previously deported Guatemalan man convicted of crimes in US arrested in New York
A previously deported Guatemalan man, who was convicted of U.S. crimes on two occasions, was arrested by New York City ICE ...
New York voters unhappy with Eric Adams, want him to stand up to Trump, poll finds
The mayor holds a meager 20 percent approval with registered voters in the nation’s largest city — an all-time low, according ...