Indiana law prohibits 'sanctuary cities' for non-citizens

Dan Carden, (Munster) Times of Northwest Indiana

Saturday, January 28, 2017 11:22 AM

INDIANAPOLIS — President Donald Trump's executive order threatening to strip federal grants from so-called "sanctuary cities" should not impact any Hoosier municipalities.

Since 2011, Indiana law has prohibited local governments from refusing to cooperate with federal immigration authorities to protect non-citizens who entered or remained in the United States without legal permission.

State Sen. Mike Delph, R-Carmel, the sponsor of that statute, said he's pleased it will save Indiana communities from possibly losing federal funds under Trump's executive order, which Delph enthusiastically supports.

"I applaud the president's strong show of leadership in protecting American citizens," he said.

The Chicago City Council and Democratic Mayor Rahm Emanuel reaffirmed Chicago's status as a "sanctuary city" Wednesday, shortly after the Republican president signed his executive order.

It's not yet known how much money the Illinois city might lose by bucking Trump's plan to aggressively enforce the nation's immigration laws.

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