More states follow Trump's assault on 'sanctuary cities'

More states follow Trump's assault on 'sanctuary cities' Just Pinned to Domestic and Global News: 33 States Consider 'Sanctuary' Crackdown -- Twice Previous Amount... CLOSE Many cities across the U.S. identify as sanctuary cities despite President Trump's threat to withhold federal funds. Here's a closer look at what that label means. USA TODAY NETWORK In this May 1 2017 photo protesters against the Senate Bill 4 sanctuary cities ban rally outside the Texas Department of Insurance building where Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has an office in Austin Texas.(Photo: Jay Janner AP) At least 33 states considered laws this year to crack down on sanctuary cities nearly double the number from 2016 following President Trumps moves against communities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. GeorgiaIndianaMississippiandTexasalready passed laws this year that punish local governments and public universities that enact policies to protect undocumented immigrants and other states are trying to follow suit. Last year 18 states considered such laws compared with only four in 2015 according to he National Conference of State Legislatures. The rush comes after Trump's repeated war
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