Immigrants have always been the backbone of our economy. Unless we are willing to see food prices soar and video of thousands of families being rounded up and herded we can't let this happen. The children of these families are American and know the US as their only home.

City's like Los Angeles, San Francisco, etc. are vital economic engines that provide high-paying jobs and, in turn, collect plenty of revenue for Federal tax coffers. Local police, firefighters, etc. in these locales ABSOLUTELY MUST be trusted by ALL the people in their communities if they are to effectively solve and prevent crimes. The reason officials in these places won't "Turn in" so called "illegals" is that doing so would cause important crimes solving leads to "dry up" and create secretive, underground clusters of people living outside the law. As things stand now, law enforcement officials in these areas leverage EVERYONE in the community, regardless of their immigration status. In return, so called "illegals" can aid law enforcement without fear of recrimination. So everyone wins. (Oh... and YES these "illegals" buy goods & services, pay taxes, and generally contribute to the economies of these areas.)

It's essential that all people feel safe in our cities and that we never turn neighbors against each other. Sanctuary cities protect all people, the economy and peaceful coexistence. This nation was built on the contribution of immigrants, and we continue to benefit from their motivations to build a better life and stronger communities. Immigration is good for our economy and good for our cities. Immigrants must know that cities and law enforcement will not turn against them.