Texas governor signs ban on so-called 'sanctuary cities'

Monday, May 8, 2017

AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday signed a law targeting so-called "sanctuary cities" that allows police to ask about a person's immigration status and threatens sheriffs with jail if they don't cooperate with federal authorities.

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