What is a state governor supposed to do about a sanctuary city? The city is flaunting federal law, not state law.
I thought the Governor could only sign legislation (except Executive Order - we won't go there).
The TX legislature tried to pass laws that would put a stop to sanctuary cities...but they (legislators) folded after pressure from big TX RNC donors (HEB's Butts and Perry Homes), IIRC.
States can pass laws penalizing cities for not enforcing and coooperating with the Federal Government on immigration by stopping state aid. AZ 1070 contained such a provision and it was upheld by the courts. Here is the language that Judge Bolton upheld
Cooperation and assistance in enforcement of 15 immigration laws; indemnification
16 A. NO OFFICIAL OR AGENCY OF THIS STATE OR A COUNTY, CITY, TOWN OR
17 OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE MAY ADOPT A POLICY THAT LIMITS OR
18 RESTRICTS THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS TO LESS THAN THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY FEDERAL LAW.
We are trying to pass a similar law here in VA. And states can pass statewide enrollment in Secure Communities and the 287 g program.