Sanctuary Cities

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Introduction
Pros
- Pro 1: Sanctuary cities encourage better relationships between undocumented immigrants and law enforcement.
- Pro 2: Sanctuary policies are legal, being protected by the Tenth Amendment.
- Pro 3: Sanctuary cities protect undocumented immigrants against federal immigration laws.
Cons
- Con 1: Sanctuary cities harbor criminals, creating a dangerous environment for U.S. citizens.
- Con 2: Sanctuary policies defy federal laws to which state and local governments are bound.
- Con 3: Sanctuary policies prevent local and state police officers from doing their jobs.
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