The battle between the Trump administration and sanctuary cities is escalating. Chicago has announced it will sue the federal government for threatening to withhold $3.2 million in grants to the police department unless Chicago mobilizes its police to participate in the Trump administration’s mass deportation plans. This is Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel: “Chicago will not let our police officers become political pawns in a debate. Chicago will not let our residents have their fundamental rights isolated and violated. And Chicago will never relinquish our status as a welcoming city.”