Sanctuary Cities: Shielding the Vulnerable or Breaking the Law?

Sanctuary cities. To some, the concept isn't as American as the declaration of independence, a way to keep the American dream alive for the people and communities that need it most. For others, the invention of a sanctuary city elicits the same response as an old space wizard driving into a desert town, condemnation as a wretched hive of scum, villainy.

For nearly two decades, few issues have been so divisive in American politics as the idea that individual US cities and at times even US states would refuse to cooperate with federal immigration law and instead offer refuge to people who might otherwise be deported.

It's an idea that's created entire movements, swung elections and led to fear, hope and bitterness on all sides. So let's dive in.