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The Indiana Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law voted on Tuesday to advance a bill aimed at stopping the city of Gary’s 25-year-long lawsuit against handgun makers. Supporters and opponents of the bill clashed during more than two hours of discussion and testimony. The bill now awaits a vote by the full Senate. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton urged members of the committee to vote down .
Attorney General Todd Rokita appears to be preparing to once again target the "Welcoming City" policies of Gary and East Chicago as he campaigns for reelection.
Since 2011, Indiana has outlawed sanctuary cities, which are communities whose local governments adopt policies limiting the help provided for the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
Senate panel moves bill letting attorney general to enforce sanctuary city ban therepublic.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from therepublic.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.