This is Exactly Why Sanctuary Cities Are So Absurd
Analytical Economist
Contributor
February 3, 2017
Did you know that you can just pick and choose whatever laws you want to follow in America? Well, you as a private citizen don’t have that power, but if you’re lucky enough to be elected into your local government, you can pick and choose whatever federal laws you want to obey – at least in regards to immigration.
There are over 300 “sanctuary cities” or counties – those that won’t report illegal immigrants to federal authorities. Some sanctuaries like New York City go a step further, and won’t even report illegals for committing crimes, including drunk driving.
As you’d imagine, illegals flock to such sanctuaries, with one estimate that ten sanctuary cities house 20% of the U.S.’s illegal immigrants. As for the consequences of illegal immigration, we’re all aware of the most commonly cited ones: displaced American jobs, and lower wages due to intense competition from the influx of low-skilled workers. And then there’s the crime element, and those statistics are shocking:
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