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Sanctuary cities are bad
This position holds that sanctuary cities are bad. It argues they prevent the government from simply enforcing immigration law, that they blatantly disregard federal statutes, and that, by shielding undocumented residents, they encourage dangerous criminal behaviour.
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- Sanctuary cities blatantly disregard the federal law of their countryLaws are made to keep a country safe. Criminals cause a lot of damage to people’s lives. Sanctuary cities exist in flagrant disregard for the laws of the land by taking care of criminals. It puts the country and the city's own citizens in danger.
- Sanctuary cities encourage dangerous criminals and their behaviorSanctuary cities create a safe space for criminals to hide and continue their crimes. Some immigrants support drug trafficking. They can live without fear of being deported for their crimes.