In fact, Schaaf’s administration strengthened Oakland’s sanctuary policy in 2018 and had warned residents last year of an upcoming raid by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. https://t.co/KWl2P9ps3k — Libby Schaaf (@LibbySchaaf) April 14, 2019“Democrats must change the Immigration Laws FAST," Trump tweeted earlier. “If not, Sanctuary Cities must immediately ACT to take care of the Illegal Immigrants." Trump frequently invokes these cities in his calls for stricter immigration laws, and they serve as symbols for what he believes are failed immigration policies. Last week, The Washington Post reported that the White House had considered a plan to release migrants into sanctuary cities as a way to put pressure on Democratic politicians.

Source: Washington Post April 14, 2019 15:22 UTC