What to know as Texas nears passing sanctuary city law

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — What to know about a Texas bill targeting so-called ‘sanctuary cities’ that is heading to the desk of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who has pledged to sign the measure that immigrant-rights activists say will lead to profiling and discrimination.
Groups are expected to meet at the Capitol Thursday morning to voice their concerns about the very probable new law.
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COMPARISONS TO ARIZONA’S LAW
Opponents blast the Texas bill as a version of Arizona