What Happens To Sanctuary Cities Like Chicago If DOJ ‘Claws Back’ Federal Funds

Attorney General Jeff Sessions delivers remarks during the daily White House press briefing on Monday.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions delivers remarks during the daily White House press briefing on Monday. Win McNamee/Getty Images
Attorney General Jeff Sessions delivers remarks during the daily White House press briefing on Monday.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions delivers remarks during the daily White House press briefing on Monday. Win McNamee/Getty Images

What Happens To Sanctuary Cities Like Chicago If DOJ ‘Claws Back’ Federal Funds

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Chicago could lose tens of millions of dollars if Mayor Rahm Emanuel stands by his promise to protect undocumented immigrants by refusing to comply with federal immigration law. Morning Shift talks to DePaul University political science professor Kathleen Arnold about what Monday’s announcement from Attorney General Sessions could mean for Chicago.