This article refers to the resistance meeting recent anti-immigration legislation, Senate Bill Number 4, being pushed by Governor Abbot and Texas Republicans. The bill would ban the existence of sanctuary cities (cities that have adopted policies to protect unauthorized immigrants by not prosecuting them, and ensuring they have access to city services) state-wide. This bill would be enforced by cutting grant funding to any district that doesn't fully comply with immigration jails, and would also combine local law enforcement with federal immigration agents. As one can imagine the bill raises much distress especially for immigrant families who will be torn apart, as well as any citizen who fears living in a state that supports discriminatory policies. Over 1,000 people gathered at the State Capital to protest this bill, but despite their efforts the Senate State Affairs committee passed the bill on to the full Senate for further review and possible approval.
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