House Oversight Committee grills sanctuary city mayors

Democratic mayors of "sanctuary cities" set to testify before House committee
The mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City are testifying before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee Wednesday on their immigration policies.
Read Mayor Wu’s prepared opening statement to the House Oversight Committee
Mayor Wu is testifying before the Republican-led US House Oversight Committee in Washington, D.C., making the case that the city’s immigration policies do not undermine community safety, but rather bolster it.
‘Sanctuary city' mayors defend immigration policies to House Oversight Committee
"Migrants did not bring a wave of crime to Denver." Mayors of several large cities defended their policies in front of the House Oversight Committee.
WATCH LIVE: House Oversight Committee grills sanctuary city mayors
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will have a hearing on Wednesday morning to hold four of the country’s most powerful mayors “publicly accountable” for their “sanctuary city” policies.
'Sanctuary' city hearing: Denver mayor faces Congressional oversight committee
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, along with officials from Boston, Chicago and New York, will testify before the U.S House Oversight and Government Reform Committee at 10 a.m. EST (8 a.m.
Video: LIVE: House Oversight Committee holds hearing with ‘sanctuary city’ mayors
House Oversight Committee holds hearing with ‘sanctuary city’ mayors Republicans in Congress are taking aim at four cities, often called “sanctuary cities,” over their policies limiting cooperation with immigration enforcement with a hearing that comes as President Donald Trump presses ahead with his campaign of mass deportations.

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