WASHINGTON: The Republican governor of Texas has signed a controversial bill into law banning so-called sanctuary cities and enabling police officers to ask the immigration status of anyone they detain.
Greg Abbott took the unusual step of signing the legislation -- which threatens sheriffs with arrest if they refuse to cooperate with federal authorities -- during a live Facebook video broadcast.
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