Defying Trump, Boulder declares itself a sanctuary city

The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to declare Boulder a sanctuary city.

It was a largely symbolic gesture, as Boulder already acts as other self-proclaimed sanctuary cities do — that is, it refuses to comply with federal authorities by questioning, detaining or turning over people on the basis of immigration status.

But the council felt it was important to get the policy in place ahead of Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration.

"We are sending a message of reassurance to people," Mayor Suzanne Jones said.

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