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Lamar Smith: “Sanctuary cities have increased exponentially under this Administration for one good reason, that is the Administration…”

On the recordJuly 22, 2015
Sanctuary cities have increased exponentially under this Administration for one good reason, that is the Administration has done nothing to encourage municipalities and other jurisdictions from becoming sanctuary areas.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith criticizes the Administration for allowing the rise of sanctuary cities.

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