G.O.P. Representatives and Democratic Mayors Spar Over Sanctuary Cities
At a House hearing, the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City rejected accusations that they were harboring criminals by not aiding deportation efforts.
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Comer and Pressley spar over crime data during hearing on sanctuary cities
During a House Oversight hearing, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and Chair James Comer, R-Ky., argued over an article that claims U.S.-born Americans commit more violent crimes than immigrants. ...NBC News - 12h -
Watch Live: Democratic mayors of "sanctuary cities" testify before Congress
The mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City are testifying before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee Wednesday on their immigration policies.CBS News - 16h -
Mayor Eric Adams Grilled by Democrats at ‘Sanctuary City’ Hearing
Democratic lawmakers grilled Mayor Eric Adams of New York City over the circumstances behind the Justice Department’s move to dismiss his criminal case.The New York Times - 10h -
Democratic mayors push back on sanctuary city criticism at House hearing
The mayors of four so-called "sanctuary cities" testified before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, where they defended their jurisdictions' immigration policies and treatment of ...CBS News - 7h -
"Sanctuary city" mayors defend the policies to Congress
Democratic mayors from four major U.S. cities defended their "sanctuary city" policies on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. House Republicans have criticized these policies, which limit local law ...CBS News - 9h -
‘Sanctuary city’ mayors hope to avoid an embarrassing spectacle in Congress
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is working with former Biden lawyer Dana Remus as the city prepares to gather — and redact — documents that might expose municipal employees to political attacks for ...Politico - 3d -
Watch live: House Oversight Committee holds hearing with 'sanctuary city' mayors
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday morning will hear from four Democratic mayors in a hearing where they will be expected to defend their cities' sanctuary status — ...The Hill - 18h -
Denver mayor speaks about city's response to immigrant influx at "sanctuary cities" hearing
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston appeared Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee to speak about his experience leading a "sanctuary city." See Johnston's full remarks.CBS News - 12h -
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu notes immigrants' role in city's success at "sanctuary cities" hearing
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu told Congress on Wednesday that positives about her city came "not in spite of our immigrants, but because of them." See Wu's full opening statement at the House Oversight ...CBS News - 11h
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