IMMIGRATION/PENNSYLVANIA/JEFF SESSIONS/SANCTUARY CITIES/TRUMP PEOPLE: “U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, in a speech at a local college on Friday [6-15-18], criticized Philadelphia and its mayor over the city’s ‘sanctuary’ status, one that limits its cooperation with U.S. immigration authorities. Sessions accused the city of coddling dangerous criminals and refusing to turn them over to U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials when requested…The administration of President Donald Trump regularly criticizes cities and other jurisdictions, estimated to number more than 500 nationwide, that have adopted some sanctuary policies. Sessions took special aim at Philadelphia Mayor James Kenney, who has reaffirmed the city’s ‘welcoming’ stance toward immigrants. City spokeswoman Deana Gamble told Reuters that Philadelphia will turn over illegal immigrants to federal officials if presented with a criminal warrant or an order from a judge, but not if ICE presents only an administrative warrant.”
-David DeKok, “Attorney General Sessions hits out at Philadelphia over ‘sanctuary’ status,” Reuters, June 15, 2018 1:32 pm