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Democrats Snub Springfield Mayor Over Support for Baker, Opposition To Sanctuary-City Status

Matthew McDonald

The Massachusetts Democratic Party isn't inviting Springfield's Democratic mayor to speak at the party convention later this year even though it's taking place in Springfield.

Unnamed sources cited by Politico say Mayor Domenic Sarno's endorsement of Governor Charlie Baker, a Republican, in the November 2018 election is one reason. Another is the mayor's veto in December 2018 of a sanctuary-city ordinance approved by the Springfield City Council. (The city council later overrode the veto January 14.)

Springfield Joins Ranks of Sanctuary Cities, Over Objections of Mayor
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Springfield Joins Ranks of Sanctuary Cities, Over Objections of Mayor

Matthew McDonald

Springfield city officials can't ask people about their immigration status and Springfield police can't cooperate with federal immigration authorities unless they have a warrant under a new local ordinance approved by the city council.

The council overrode a veto by Mayor Domenic Sarno on Monday night, enacting the so-called "Welcoming Community Trust Ordinance."

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