‘Sanctuary city’ status is a ball of confusion

The number of Massachusetts "sanctuary cities," local communities that officially refuse to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs (ICE) officials, grew by one earlier this month.
State rep. Christine Barber speaks on behalf of immigrants during a Statehouse rally Wednesday. Photo by Evan Lips, NewBostonPost.com
State rep. Christine Barber speaks on behalf of immigrants during a Statehouse rally Wednesday. Photo by Evan Lips, NewBostonPost.com
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The number of Massachusetts "sanctuary cities," local communities that officially refuse to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs (ICE) officials, grew by one earlier this month.

The decision by the Lawrence City Council to become a "sanctuary city" brings the Massachusetts grand total to seven. Lawrence joins Cambridge, Chelsea, Northampton, Orleans, Somerville and Springfield.

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