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bhikkhu

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9. They shouldn't have to - its federal law, and they have their own officers

Reply to NYC Liberal (Original post)

Thu Feb 23, 2017, 12:37 AM

Feb 2017

that's one of the big "sanctuary city" issues. Its not local law enforcement's job to enforce federal mandates. "Unfunded mandates" is the term - if congress wants something done, if SCROTUS wants something done, then let them use their own resources to do it.

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I commend NYPD cops for doing the right thing for once nt MrScorpio Feb 2017 #3

I know Police have been getting a bad wrap lately but I know a lot of them and... mikelewis Feb 2017 #4

I am very glad to hear this. It doesn't end the fear of other enforcement entities though. Squinch Feb 2017 #5

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Yay, NY! I do love NY! nt babylonsister Feb 2017 #7

Another aspect is that police already have a job with numerous duties. suffragette Feb 2017 #8

They shouldn't have to - its federal law, and they have their own officers bhikkhu Feb 2017 #9

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