What's a Sanctuary City Anyway?

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A policy set in place by the president to manage some aspect of the federal government. It does not need to be passed by Congress; however, the policy will not continue beyond the term of the presidency unless the next president issues a similar executive order.

Federal funds

Money provided by the United States government to cities, states, and federal agencies. In the context of the article, it is mentioned that President Donald Trump threatened to withhold these funds from sanctuary cities.

Sanctuary city

A city in which undocumented immigrants are not prosecuted for lacking the required documentation to legally reside in the country. They are still prosecuted for committing crimes, but the city does not specifically seek out immigration violations as part of policing priorities.

Undocumented

Anyone residing in the United States without legal documentation, which could include a U.S. birth certificate or a valid immigration visa granting permission to stay in the country for a defined length of time. The lack of documentation may have occurred due to entering the United States without permission from the government or to staying beyond the length of time that had been granted.

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)

Organization that advocates for civil rights, identifies organizations and individuals who perpetuate hate, and uses the court system to attempt to rectify discriminatory acts or practices.