The city of Las Vegas is one of hundreds of jurisdictions across the U.S. that the Department of Homeland Security labeled as a so-called “sanctuary” for undocumented immigrants.
“Sanctuary jurisdictions including cities, counties, and states that are deliberately and shamefully obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws endangering American communities,” according to the federal government. “Sanctuary cities protect dangerous criminal aliens from facing consequences and put law enforcement in peril.”
Mayor Shelley Berkley has repeatedly said the the city is not a sanctuary.
The list was formulated through an executive order President Donald Trump issued in late April.
The order said that cities deemed as sanctuaries would have federal funds withheld.
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