BREAKING : Phoenix REJECTS “Sanctuary City” Status

Illegal advocates are left to contemplate their next move, as Phoenix shoots down the option to become a “sanctuary city.”

The Phoenix City Council cited a 2010 Arizona immigration law, SB1070, as they rejected a measure that would turn the state’s capital into a sanctuary city.

From  Western Journalism

Citing Arizona’s 2010 immigration law, SB1070, the Phoenix City Council shot down a measure that would have turned the state’s capital into a sanctuary city.

Although portions of SB1070 were struck down by the Supreme Court in 2012, the provision that prevents any jurisdiction within the state from harboring illegal aliens remains in effect.

The measure failed on a 7-2 vote Wednesday after a heated debate.

Facing possible pushback from constituents in addition to jeopardizing millions in federal funds, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, a Democrat, made the motion to deny the request, although he said he opposes President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

“We must respect the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision and the rule of law — and I will not ask Phoenix police officers to knowingly violate the law,” Stanton said.

The petition was brought before the City Council by Phoenix resident Rick Robinson in direct response to Trump’s executive order allowing immigration officials to begin pursuing deportations in earnest.

According to Robinson, the motion would have forced city officials to get “off the fence” and determine how they wish to proceed in light of the new administration.

“That’s the only way the Police Department will know how to pursue their duties,” he said.

While both Stanton and the City Council refused to support the petition on the basis of legal compliance, they vowed to re-examine possible workarounds during the upcoming executive session.

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