Cities, states move to calm fear of deportation

WASHINGTON — Amid vows from the Trump administration to crack down on illegal immigration, some city and state officials are trying to calm immigrants’ fear with legislation to prohibit arrests in courthouses, schools, workplaces and other spots where immigrants gather. The legal rationale for the proposals is not always clear. State and local governments may not…

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WASHINGTON — Amid vows from the Trump administration to crack down on illegal immigration, some city and state officials are trying to calm immigrants’ fear with legislation to prohibit arrests in courthouses, schools, workplaces and other spots where immigrants gather. The legal rationale for the proposals is not always clear. State and local governments may not…