Updates | The Week of October 2, 2017

Los Angeles filed suit against the Department of Justice, arguing that it is unconstitutional for the federal government to withhold funds because of the city’s immigration policy (LATimes).

California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation that makes the state a “sanctuary state” (LA Times).

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