What Is A Sanctuary City? Chicago Mayor Reiterates City’s Stand On Deportation Of Illegal Immigrants Despite Trump’s Election

Donald Trump’s election as president of the United States has led to a rise in uncertainty over the future of undocumented immigrants across the country because of the president-elect’s hardline views on the issue during his campaign. A number of U.S. cities, however, have reiterated that despite Trump’s election, they will remain “sanctuary cities.”

A sanctuary city is one where the local law enforcement bodies will not be coordinating with federal authorities to deport illegal immigrants, providing safe havens in the face of Trump’s stand on deportation of these settlers.