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Sanctuary Cities In The Trump Immigration Age

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Oregon and California already draw the ire of hardline anti-immigration groups. 

Oregon is a sanctuary state, and California is considering that status.  Within the states, local communities are also looking at sanctuary status, meaning local police would not enforce federal immigration laws. 

Ashlandis already a sanctuary city; Arcata's city council will likely take a vote in April.  Arcata Mayor Susan Ornelas and Ashland City Attorney David Lohman join us.  

 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the Jefferson Exchange on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.