Sessions Scolds Chicago for Suing Over ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Threat
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The New York Times
August 7, 2017

“Mayor Rahm Emanuel sued the Justice Department on Monday over President Trump’s threat to cut off federal grants for so-called sanctuary cities like Chicago, calling it an attack against public safety and the city’s conscience.

“Hours later, Attorney General Jeff Sessions struck back, describing street violence in Chicago as horrific and saying that ‘no amount of federal taxpayer dollars will help a city that refuses to help its own residents.’”

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