Gov. Ralph Northam vetoes bill to ban sanctuary cities in Virginia

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RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has vetoed a bill aimed at preventing so-called “sanctuary cities” in the state.

Northam, a Democrat, said the legislation is an unneeded burden on local law enforcement officials and “sends a chilling message.”

The Republican-backed legislation blocks cities and counties from passing laws that “restricts the enforcement of federal immigration laws.”  – READ MORE

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