Phoenix turns down petition to adopt sanctuary city status
PHOENIX — The Phoenix City Council on Wednesday turned down a petition to adopt sanctuary status for immigrants following a contentious and emotional discussion that ended with chants against the council.
The council voted after hours of testimony from about 30 people that often became rowdy and emotional.
A majority of people who spoke before the council favoured adopting the policy, and many chanted “shame on you” after the council voted against it.
City leaders say Arizona’s landmark 2010 immigration law, known as SB1070, bars any Arizona city from becoming a sanctuary.