Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-265) and index.
Contents:
Section 1. Grounding sanctuary cities -- Overview -- Brief historical overview of immigration to the United States -- Cities, immigrants, and the undocumented -- Who are the unauthorized? -- Section 2. Sanctuary cities, communities, organizations, and homes -- Definition, history, demographics, and boundaries of sanctuary cities -- Geographical locations of sanctuary designations -- Sanctuary organizations -- Case illustrations: Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco -- Section 3. Where to now? -- Supporting the sanctuary city movement -- The evolution of a national discourse on the sanctuary cities.
Summary:
This is the first academic book to address the subject of sanctuary cities in the United States. The topic is of immense saliency in the socio-political discourse in the United States, with events breaking practically every week concerning the fate of those who are undocumented in this country (including people with DACA statuses). The text provides a comprehensive and up-to-date view of the national issue that promises to continue to stay in the public glare during 2018 and beyond.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.