Sanctuary Cities: Why, What, Where
With the election of Donald Trump as the president of the United States, the issue of American “Sanctuary Cities” is front page news. That, and a brewing crisis.
But before the current controversy, a little background. The concept of sanctuary is not new. The following article examines sanctuary in medieval English law.
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Medieval Sanctuary Based On Greeks And Romans
Designation as a sanctuary city did not begin in the last few years. From the mid-1980s, Chicago, Illinois, designated itself as a sanctuary city. And the heart of the decision was not Hispanic.
Chicago’s History As A Sanctuary City
San Francisco, California took a different route to its sanctuary city designation. And that came with a horrible tragedy.
How San Francisco Became A Sanctuary City
Beginnings Of Sanctuary City Movement
What Else Should You Know About Sanctuary Cities
Learning About Sanctuary Cities
Feelings run deep on the issue of sanctuary cities. Americans are divided on the issue and have varying perspective on the legal and moral issue involved.
So, what’s happening now with the start of the Trump presidency?
The Dawning Of The Age Of Trump
Where are sanctuary cities?
List Of Sanctuary Cities, Counties, States
Test Of Wills And Resolve Begins
