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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Cities' Immigration Approach Is a Model of Multiracial Democracy
Federal immigration enforcement aimed at cities that are home to large immigrant populations rests on a fundamental misunderstanding of how city-led immigrant inclusion policies are making America safer and more prosperous. Claims that big cities harbor and protect illegal immigrants is political misinformation. To be clear: There isn't a city or town in America that can legally prohibit ICE agents from carrying out their work. So-called sanctuary cities instead direct their local law enforcement to not independently do ICE's job for them, going on immigration raids, sweeping worksites for immigration papers, or otherwise diverting resources away from keeping the peace locally. The American flag is pictured. The American flag is pictured. Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images Data shows that cities that don't participate in ICE raids report lower poverty, crime, and unemployment rates than those that preemptively enforce immigration regulations. It isn't just about not cooperating with ICE, however. Cities across the country—run by Democrats and Republicans alike—are prioritizing holistic policies that build trust with immigrant communities. These efforts aim to ensure that residents do not fear local police, enabling them to report crimes and engage with civic life without fear of deportation. Programs under the Welcoming Cities Initiative—adopted in Fargo, Gainesville, Huntsville, Akron, and others—focus on integrating immigrants through local action plans that often include improving relationships with law enforcement. On the other hand, evidence shows that police forces that work with ICE to hunt down undocumented immigrants, even if they haven't committed a local crime, drive down a whole community's rates of reporting crimes when they do occur. Other cities, including Boise and Chattanooga, have joined the Strong Cities Network, working to counter violence against groups like immigrants and promote social cohesion across their city—a key vision of inclusive and pluralist democracy. These community-based initiatives stand in stark contrast to the top-down directives from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Cities like New York, Trenton, Washington, D.C., and Dayton have implemented municipal ID programs, useful for connecting utilities and establishing identity with law enforcement or doctors regardless of immigration status, all without conferring federal voting rights or privileges. From Gainesville, Fla., to the border town of San Diego, local police have served as an important part of the cities' "Immigrant Inclusion Blueprints," creating plans to boost the cultural competence of police, educate immigrants on their constitutional rights, and make victim rights information available in several languages. Such policies reflect cities' practical, nonpartisan approach to complex national issues that tend to become overly polarized in Washington, D.C. Immigrants, regardless of immigration status, are not the moochers and dangerous "vermin" that some would paint them as. Local economies in inclusive and welcoming cities are thriving. Fargo's immigrant population contributed $542.8 million to the metro GDP while paying $13.8 million in state and local taxes and $28.3 million in federal taxes. Dayton's immigrant population contributed $74 million to Social Security and more than $19 million to Medicare in 2019. The Gainesville, Fla., action plan on inclusive public safety shows results too. As the immigrant population continues to rise, the city has seen a historic drop in the crime rate. Increasing representation, honoring various perspectives, and promoting deliberative engagement produce outcomes that make communities stronger. Cities do not—and should not—provide sanctuary for criminals against federal enforcement. Instead, they are creating a sanctuary where everyone, regardless of country of origin, race, or ethnicity can flourish. These policies show that treating all people with human dignity both improves everyone's bottom line and keeps communities safe. Pluralist, multiracial democracy means that regardless of background or blood, residents can coexist and flourish because it is America's civic institutions that bind "We the People" together. Our democratic identity is forged as we work together to make our communities safer, more prosperous, and welcoming. In these policies and programs toward immigrants, America's cities are fundamentally fulfilling the founding pledge to form "a more perfect union." Joel Day, Ph.D., is the managing director of the University of Notre Dame's Democracy Initiative and a former administrator for the city of San Diego, where he led local immigration initiatives and oversaw several public safety programs. The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.
Wales Online
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
The 2025/26 Championship table predicted as Wrexham to surprise and Swansea City miss out
The 2025/26 Championship table predicted as Wrexham to surprise and Swansea City miss out The full line-up of Championship sides is now known after Charlton's League One play-off final win over Leyton Orient at Wembley Wrexham squad celebrates promotion from League One (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, Getty Images ) The League One play-final has come and gone, and with it we now know which 24 teams will be competing in the Championship for the 2025/26 season. Charlton Athletic's 1-0 win over Leyton Orient at Wembley means the Addicks return to the second tier of English football for the first time since the 2019-20 season, and with it confirming the full line-up of teams for next term. Nathan Jones' side join Birmingham City and Wrexham in coming up from League One, and interestingly both of those sides have tipped to not only survive, but thrive in the Championship next season. Indeed Birmingham, who spent big to win back their status in the second tier, have been tipped by the bookies to be right in and amongst the play-off picture, with Bet365 placing them at 3/1, ahead of sides such as newly-relegated Leicester City (9/2), and previous play-off contenders Coventry City (7/2). Middlesbrough are also tipped for a top six finish, coming in at 7/2. Beaten play-off finalists Sheffield United are priced at 5/2, which sees them placed just outside the automatic places. Article continues below Indeed, former Premier League side Ipswich Town lead the way at 6./4, while Southampton are also tipped for a return to the top flight at 15/8. New boys Wrexham are ninth in the list of promotion favourites at 13/2, ahead of fellow Welsh side Swansea, who are tipped for a midtable finish at 9/1, meaning both sides would miss out on the play-offs. Swansea finished 11th last term after a strong finish under Alan Sheehan, and the bookies clearly believe a similar finish could be on the cards. Despite finishing in the play-off places last time out, Bristol City have been similarly backed to come up just short of the top six next term. Oxford United and Portsmouth appear to be among those tipped for relegation, with the bookies pricing them at 33/1 and 25/1 respectively. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Charlton are similarly tipped to struggle on their return to the league, having also been priced at 33/1. Article continues below Meanwhile, Derby, QPR and Preston are among the others tipped to potentially be in the relegation picture. How the 2022/23 Championship table is predicted to finish Ipswich 6/4 Southampton 15/8 Sheff Utd 5/2 Birmingham 3/1 Coventry 7/2 Middlesbrough 7/2 Leicester 9/2 West Brom 11/2 Wrexham 13/2 Norwich 13/2 Bristol City 7/1 Millwall 9/1 Swansea 9/1 Watford 10/1 Stoke 10/1 Blackburn 12/1 Hull 12/1 Sheff Wed 14/1 Derby 14/1 QPR 20/1 Preston 25/1 Portsmouth 25/1 Charlton 33/1 Oxford Utd 33/1 (Odds courtesy of Bet365 and correct at the time of publishing. 18+ please gamble responsibly)
The Guardian
29-01-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Manchester City v Club Brugge: Champions League
Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Welcome to Manchester! Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA Share I was about to start elsewhere, but here's some news from outside the ground, courtesy of Press Association: An area outside the Etihad Stadium was evacuated after a merchandise stand caught fire ahead of Manchester City's Champions League game against Club Brugge. Supporters had gathered outside the main reception for a presentation of City's January signings. The event was suspended as flames took hold of the stand and stewards moved fans away before fire services arrived on the scene. It is unknown at this stage whether the incident will affect the scheduled kick-off time of 8pm.' Fire crews tackle the blaze at a merchandise stand outside the Etihad. Photograph: Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images Share When Europe's Big Clubs, desperate to manufacture artificial excitement for the sake of even more folding green, put heads together together and somehow came up with 'the Swiss model', it seems fair to speculate they had in mind neither a Pop Swatch nor an ailing Manchester City needing a win on the final match-day to avoid early elimination. And yet here we are so here we are, reminded once more that, when good people do good things with good intentions, good outcomes are inevitable. Thanks, lads! Football is the winner! It's been a miserable half-season or so for City, the ferocity of their collapse barely believable and entirely unprecedented. But they've improved a little in recent weeks, a more transitional style along with the acquisition of Omar Marmoush and return to form of Phil Foden helping rejuvenate a tired side. Marmoush, though, is ineligible tonight, and Club Brugge are no mugs. They sit 20th in the table, three points above City, having beaten Villa and Sporting, drawn with Juve, and competing well against Milan even after going down to 10. That match, in October, was the last time they were beaten, a period in which City have suffered 10 losses – two of them to Tottenham! And Brugge have their own stuff going on. If they avoid defeat tonight, they move into the last-32 playoff, and if there's a winner in the Stuttgart v PSG game, they progress regardless. But if that game, Sporting v Bologna and Juventus v Benfica are draws, Brugge are eliminated should they lose, which is to say they'll be at it this evening and then some. Of course, the likelihood is that City find a way – indeed, the entire rigmarole of this format is in place partly to guarantee that happens – and yet… Kick-off: 8pm GMT Share
