Mayor Kenney vehemently defends Philly's sanctuary city status
September 21, 2016
BY JERRY GAUL
Bill aimed to end city's policy moves forward
Mayor Jim Kenney issued a harsh rebuke Wednesday of a state bill that aims to end Philadelphia's status as a sanctuary city.
House Bill 1885 passed out of committee on Tuesday and will enter the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for consideration. The legislation targets so-called sanctuary cities by forcing state municipalities to lift restrictions on officials from communicating with federal immigration officers.
Kenney was critical of the Republican Party and the bill's primary sponsor, Rep. Martina White.
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