No one is advocating protecting criminals?  Then explain Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez and the actions of the San Francisco County Sheriff.    The "reality" is illegal immigrants ARE killing people!

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/07/21/mother-of-son-murdered-by-illegal-alien-slams-sanctuary-cities-politicians-your-silence-speaks-volumes/

No more  federal funds to Washington State and federal charges levied on all elected officials and others that continue this ridiculous  "sanctuary" status will make heads snap.