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What does it mean to be a "sanctuary city"?
City Inside/Out Local Issues: Sanctuary Cities
2/3/20174:24

What does it mean to be a "sanctuary city"? Why are Seattle and dozens of other jurisdictions risking losing millions in federal dollars over this? It's an ethical and legal battle over immigration that has put the welcoming city of Seattle in a most unwelcome position.

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