sanctuary cities
"Please abandon these efforts to make immigrants ever more disposable,” Norma Herrera told Texas lawmakers.
Cutting federal funds to the state would be a "weapon," the president said.
The state is becoming a major battleground over Trump’s deportation policy.
Many other mayors say they'll resist the president's threat to cut federal funds.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The president signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at pressuring jurisdictions to work with him on deportations.
Boulder, Colorado, first adopted its pro-immigrant stance as a rebellion against Obama.
Local governments that protect undocumented immigrants are steeling themselves for punishment.
Protesters are pushing for “sanctuary campuses” to protect undocumented students.
Trump has promised to withhold funds from "sanctuary cities."
“There’s no reason to waste more time on Trump’s agenda," Harry Reid said.