Miami-Dade Sanctuary Push

With the debate on immigration reform stalled in Congress, Miami immigrant advocates looked elsewhere Wednesday for inspiration: to such cities as San Francisco that have declared themselves ”sanctuaries” where local police are barred from participating in certain kinds of immigration enforcement.

Flanked by rows of restless children wearing shirts that read ”Don’t make me an orphan,” Nora Sandigo was clear on what she wanted.

”Local politicians need to stand up and take care of the children in their own house,” said Sandigo, executive director of the immigrant advocacy group American Fraternity. Click here.

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