MS Senate Passes Bill Preventing Sanctuary Cities

JACKSON (WCBI) – The Mississippi Senate has passed a bill preventing sanctuary cities in the state.

Senators voted 32-16 to forbid any county, city, university of junior college from creating a safe place for immigrants.   The proposed law would also forbid any of the groups from refusing to supply the immigration status of any person to a federal agency if asked.   The measure does not define any penalty for violating the sanctuary city status.   The bill now goes to the house.