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Jun 05, 2020

After 18 Months In Sanctuary At A Bethesda Church, This Undocumented Mother Has Been Granted A Stay Of Removal

Rosa Gutiérrez Lopez is free to move around the D.C. area for at least 60 days.

Oct 09, 2019

At The Last Minute, Exceptions Placed Into Sanctuary City Emergency Bill

Potentially hundreds of inmates held in D.C. correctional facilities could still be turned over to ICE by local officials.

Oct 03, 2019

D.C. Council Passes Emergency Bill Enacting Stronger Sanctuary City Protections

The bill now goes to the mayor for her signature. Unlike permanent legislation, it isn’t subject to congressional review.

Dec 12, 2018

Facing Deportation, This Undocumented Mother Is Taking Sanctuary In A Bethesda Church

“The reason why I took sanctuary is because I love my children and do not want to leave my country.”

Sep 20, 2018

D.C.’s Sanctuary City Status Has A Major Loophole: Superior Court

The District’s local courthouse is funded by the federal government and staffed by the federal U.S. Marshals Service, the only such arrangement in the country.

Oct 04, 2017

After ICE Arrests 14 In D.C., Advocates Will Protest Both The Feds And The Mayor

“This is the first large-scale raid that we know of that happened inside D.C. borders.”

Aug 08, 2017

Bowser Renews Grants That Provide Legal Help To D.C. Immigrants

“It is a clear need for residents in the District, and we’re addressing it,” says General Counsel Betsy Cavendish.

Jun 01, 2017

Fake ICE Flyers Appear In D.C. Neighborhoods: ‘Tear It Down!’ Says Mayor

ICE says the agency has nothing to do with the posters, which warn people not to “harbor” or “shield from protection” any “illegal aliens.”

Apr 04, 2017

City Of Hyattsville Votes To Become Sanctuary City

It would be only the second one in the state.

Mar 03, 2017

As Fear Deepens, People Pack Forum On Immigrants’ Rights

Undocumented immigrants in D.C. need to have a plan in place in case they’re apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, advocates say.

 
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