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Sanctuary cities are good
This position holds that sanctuary cities are good. It argues they are vital as governments increasingly disregard immigrants' human rights, that they keep both undocumented immigrants and citizens safer, and that they let immigrants live without constant fear of deportation.
Supporting arguments · 2
- Sanctuary cities keep illegal immigrants and citizens safeEveryone has a right to safety; an illegal immigrant shouldn't have to sacrifice theirs.
- Sanctuary cities ensure immigrants are not fearful of deportationImmigrants are afraid of deportation, so they are afraid to be involved with police. By improving the relationship between immigrants and police, immigrants are less likely to be afraid to report crimes.