St Paul, United States, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - 'Sanctuary cities' on front line of Trump immigration crackdown

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US cities that protect their undocumented migrant residents have been thrust into the spotlight by the Trump administration's aggressive immigration crackdown, currently targeting Minneapolis. "Sanctuary city" policies are championed by many Democratic politicians but President Donald Trump has insisted that they protect criminals and break the law. Here is what to know about sanctuary cities: - What are they? - Sanctuary cities and states are......

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Bissau, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - G.Bissau frees jailed opposition leader Pereira

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Minneapolis, United States, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - Springsteen performs new ICE protest song in Minneapolis

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Minneapolis, United States, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - US charges prominent journalist after Minneapolis protest coverage

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Minneapolis, United States, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - US church helps feed Minneapolis migrants fearing deportation

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Caracas, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - Oil-rich Venezuela agrees to energy cooperation with India

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Minneapolis, United States, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - Thousands march in Minneapolis against immigration crackdown

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Washington, United States, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - US Senate votes on funding deal - but shutdown still imminent

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