America's showdown over sanctuary cities

The nation's biggest cities are preparing to lock horns with the Trump administration over undocumented immigrants

Former Democratic Florida congressman Joe Garcia speaks to protesters outside of Miami-Dade County hall in Miami, Florida.
(Image credit: REUTERS/Zachary Fagenson)

The nation's biggest cities are preparing to lock horns with the Trump administration over undocumented immigrants. Here's everything you need to know:

What is a sanctuary city?

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