31-08-2017 03:16 via kxan.com

Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas sanctuary cities law

SAN ANTONIO (KXAN) — A federal district judge in San Antonio has put a preliminary stop to Senate Bill 4, known as the sanctuary cities law.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler welcomed the decision, saying the ruling is good for Austin because SB4 would make the city less safe. “This week’s crisis with Hurricane Harvey is just the most recent example why people need to feel safe approaching our local police and support groups, no matter what.”
He continued, “If people in Aust
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