Federal government backs Texas in lawsuit over sanctuary cities law

[Jimbo]

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/Feds-join-Texas-against-sanctuary-city-lawsuit-11242429.php

AUSTIN -- President Donald Trump's administration on Friday sided with Texas in the lawsuit against the state's new sanctuary cities law.

In a statement, the Department of Justice voiced support for the major provisions of Senate Bill 4, which requires Texas cities to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement officials. In an accompanying statement, Attorney General Jeff Sessions applauded the bill and said it concurred with President Trump's views on immigration.

"The Department of Justice fully supports Texas's effort and is participating in this lawsuit because of the strong federal interest in facilitating the state and local cooperation that is critical in enforcing our nation's immigration laws," Sessions said.
On Wednesday, the Houston City Council voted to join Austin, San Antonio and Dallas in the lawsuit against the State of Texas in an attempt to block SB4. This move now puts Houston at odds with the federal government.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he is grateful for the DOJ's assistance in defending SB4 against the lawsuit.

[GhostTX]

Good!

[ceyko]

Guessing ole Clinton would not have sided with them.