SBA to shutter Seattle office as part of relocation from 'sanctuary cities'
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced plans Thursday to close its Seattle office.
Kelly Loeffler, who heads the federal agency, said in a news release the SBA would relocate six of its regional offices away from "sanctuary cities," referring to local governments that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
“Today, I am pleased to announce that this agency will cut off access to loans for illegal aliens and relocate our regional offices out of sanctuary cities that reward criminal behavior," Loeffler said in a news release. "We will return our focus to empowering legal, eligible business owners across the United States – in partnership with the municipalities who share this Administration’s commitment to secure borders and safe communities.”
The other regional offices slated for closure are in the Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City.
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