Thread: Phoenix: Lawmaker Seeks End To Sanctuary City Policies

Lawmaker Seeks End To Sanctuary City Policies

PHOENIX — A push to get local police departments to change policies discouraging officers from asking people whether they are legally in the country appears to be gaining momentum, the Arizona Legislature’s leading advocate for cracking down on illegal immigration said Wednesday.

Republican Rep. Russell Pearce of Mesa said the decision by Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon to change similar rules will help his efforts to get the Legislature to outlaw such so-called sanctuary policies in the coming year.

“They are responding because they have been overwhelmed by a public outcry,â€

Gallardo, who believes Phoenix is making a mistake by seeking to reverse its policy, said bringing local police deeper into the fight against illegal immigration could detract from their role of keeping neighborhoods safe.

Oh yeah, we can see just how safe Phoenix is as a sanctuary city

Wasn't a cop killed in sanctuary city? Who killed him?

I'm sure Pruitt's and their customers are all warm and fuzzy safe in sanctuary city.

How many other stories have we not heard about how "safe" sanctuary Phoenix is?