(ap) — mississippi gov. Phil bryant has signed a law banning sanctuary cities and other policies that might help people who have entered. (ap) — mississippi gov. Phil bryant has signed a law banning sanctuary cities and other policies that might help people who have entered the country illegally. Phil bryant signed a law monday banning sanctuary cities and other policies that might help people who have entered the country. Webthe bill would override mississippi's only sanctuary policy: A 2010 jackson ordinance that prevents police officers from asking about immigration status. Webaccording to the center for immigration studies, jackson could be deemed a sanctuary city due to a city council ordinance passed in 2010. In 2017, the city. Mississippi has no sanctuary cities. Proponents argue that sanctuary cities provide a safe haven. Webmany cities have designated themselves as sanctuary cities in response to the clause, making them safe havens for asylum seekers. How are they handling the. Webjackson is not always recognized nationally as a sanctuary city, but a 2010 city ordinance limited the role of local law enforcement in profiling and arrested.