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MS Senate passes bill prohibiting sanctuary cities

By: Magnolia Tribune - February 10, 2017

MS Senate votes to prohibit sanctuary cities

MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) – On Thursday, the Mississippi Senate voted to prohibit sanctuary cities in the state.

Senate Bill 2710 will prohibit towns, counties, or universities from “purposefully defying federal immigration laws.” Sponsored by Sen. Sean Tindell, R-Gulfport, the bill passed in a 32-16 vote.

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2/9/17

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