Sanctuary Cities, Trump's Travel Ban, Dakota Access Pipeline: Your Wednesday Morning Roundup

Here is what you need to know to start your day.Texas Senate approves bill to cut funds for 'sanctuary cities'Texas governmental agencies that refuse to enforce federal immigration laws would lose millions in state grant funds and face thousands in fines under a bill the Texas Senate approved on a preliminary vote Tuesday.If the bill becomes law, officials who promote so-called sanctuary policies could face jail time.Meanwhile: Dallas County commissioners on Tuesday passed the symbolic "Welcoming Communities" resolution, which states that unauthorized immigrants are "integral members to our community." The resolution also calls for local law enforcement to "end nonessential collaborations" with the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  Continue reading...