Yesterday, a federal judge ruled in favor of Philadelphia in a sanctuary city case against the Trump administration. From Philly.com:
A federal judge has ruled for Philadelphia in its highly contentious “sanctuary city” case against the Trump administration, saying the city’s refusal to help enforce immigration laws is based on policies that are reasonable, rational, and equitable.
U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson issued his decision Wednesday afternoon, following a four-day trial this spring and nearly a year of litigation, ruling that the Trump administration’s attempt to withhold about $1.5 million in federal law-enforcement grant money “violates statutory and constitutional law.”
Here’s how the Philadelphia mayor and an aide celebrated after the sanctuary city ruling:
Needless to say, I think @janeslusser and @PhillyMayor are pretty excited about today’s ruling affirming Philadelphia as a Sanctuary City. pic.twitter.com/gdnnjZT9ps
— Steve Preston (@StevePrest) June 6, 2018
We think @PhillyMayor is excited about a federal judge's ruling in favor of Philadelphia's #sanctuarycities policy. ?: @StevePrest https://t.co/blXTMnLAcm pic.twitter.com/8eq5eJ0Fdo
— NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) June 6, 2018
Meanwhile, many don’t think that’s anything to be high-fiving about, and for good reason:
Dancing on the graves of actual citizens. https://t.co/YmVv4EdZxI
— Matt Wolking (@MattWolking) June 7, 2018
Last month @ICEgov arrested an illegal in Philadelphia who had been "arrested by Philadelphia Police Department and charged with simple assault and terroristic threats," but then set free despite an active detainer in place. https://t.co/J2171Sai1m
— Matt Wolking (@MattWolking) June 7, 2018
ICE also arrested a 35-year-old illegal convicted of possessing of a firearm without a license. So much for @PhillyMayor supposedly caring about gun violence!
— Matt Wolking (@MattWolking) June 7, 2018
ICE also arrested a 22-year-old illegal immigrant in Philadelphia who was convicted of aggravated assault. Does @PhillyMayor wish he was free to violently attack another American?
— Matt Wolking (@MattWolking) June 7, 2018
But @PhillyMayor doesn't just have a soft spot for illegals physically assaulting Philadelphia residents. In 2017 he also set free a 42-year-old male illegal immigrant convicted of aggravated assault who was REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER. https://t.co/mNSw5W4O2T
— Matt Wolking (@MattWolking) June 7, 2018
So yeah, great rape happy dance and high five, @janeslusser @steveprest @PhillyMayor
— Matt Wolking (@MattWolking) June 7, 2018
Disgusting.
A judge awards a city that harbors criminals and wonders why it never has money!!!
— Mike (@Flyersrule63) June 6, 2018
How incredibly wrong and nauseating is this?
Hard to #MAGA when officials won't even follow basic #NationalSecurity laws! #NotMyMayor #IllegalVoters #OnlyLEGALimmigration #KateSteinle #MS13ThanksYou https://t.co/o9t3tX2iAj— Debi (@NomDebPlume) June 7, 2018
Hopefully get overturned. What a Disgrace. https://t.co/lGPaM7Ibgp
— Sparky (@Sparkys_Life) June 6, 2018
The Dems sure have made their priorities clear.
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THANKS sanctuary city Dems! NYC released HOW MANY ‘dangerous’ illegals in 3 months?
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