Sanctuary Cities Bill Archives - San Antonio Report

Is San Antonio a sanctuary city?

by Andrea Drusch and Raquel Torres January 29, 2025February 3, 2025

Sanctuary states, cities and counties are jurisdictions that choose not to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement laws.

A group of immigrants turn themselves in to members of the National Guard after crossing the border illegally seeking asylum in Roma, Texas.

Scarred by ‘sanctuary city’ law, San Antonio wants local police excluded from new border bills

by Andrea Drusch November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

Police Chief William McManus speaks at the press conference at the 2017 LULAC National Convention & Exposition.

McManus, LULAC Leaders Rail Against ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Bill

by Edmond Ortiz July 6, 2017July 6, 2017

UT/TT Poll: Majority of Texas Voters Back New Immigration Provisions

by Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune June 19, 2017

SB 4: Political Aims, Personal Consequences

by Bekah McNeel June 19, 2017June 19, 2017

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff listens during the public hearing portion of Commissioner's Court. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone.

Bexar County Joins Lawsuit to Block ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Law

by Camille Garcia June 6, 2017June 7, 2017

Analysis: ‘Texas Miracle’ Comes Down to Earth

by Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune June 5, 2017June 5, 2017

Despite Mayor’s Objection, San Antonio Sues to Stop ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Law

by Rocío Guenther June 1, 2017June 2, 2017

San Antonio Will Join Lawsuit Against ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Law

by Rocío Guenther May 31, 2017June 2, 2017