States can pass laws penalizing cities for not enforcing and coooperating with the Federal Government on immigration by stopping state aid. AZ 1070 contained such a provision and it was upheld by the courts. Here is the language that Judge Bolton upheld
Cooperation and assistance in enforcement of 15 immigration laws; indemnification
16 A. NO OFFICIAL OR AGENCY OF THIS STATE OR A COUNTY, CITY, TOWN OR
17 OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE MAY ADOPT A POLICY THAT LIMITS OR
18 RESTRICTS THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS TO LESS THAN THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY FEDERAL LAW.
We are trying to pass a similar law here in VA. And states can pass statewide enrollment in Secure Communities and the 287 g program.
Wow, I didn’t know that. It sounds like Texas has some work to do. Isn’t Houston a sanctuary city? It’s also a sanctuary for the former N.O. flood victims that never went home.