“Sanctuary Cities” bill spurs debate in Richmond Evan Jones February 7, 2017 1 minute read The State Senate has passed a bill that would permit communities to be sued if they choose to act as “sanctuary cities”. But a Roanoke lawmaker is among those who question its wisdom. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Periello rising in polls for Governor’s raceNext: Radford University, Colors Virginia magazine team up Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026