Florida Is About to Ban Sanctuary Cities; at Least 11 Other States Have Too

Florida is about to ban sanctuary cities. And it’s not alone. At least 11 other states have taken similar steps. Florida’s measure, passed by lawmakers last week, forbids law enforcement agencies and local governments from adopting policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Law enforcement officials climb out a FBI mobile command center in Sebring, Fla, on Jan. 23, 2019. Chris O’Meara/AP Photo

Florida is about to ban sanctuary cities. And it’s not alone.

At least 11 other states have taken similar steps.