Overview
- A California federal judge issued an injunction preventing the Trump administration from cutting federal funds to sanctuary cities like San Francisco, Chicago, and New York.
- The ruling prohibits the government from directly or indirectly withholding, freezing, or conditioning funds based on local policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
- President Trump had previously threatened to withdraw infrastructure funding from cities refusing to assist with mass deportation efforts.
- Stephen Miller, Deputy White House Chief of Staff, criticized the ruling as part of a 'judicial coup,' reflecting ongoing tensions between the executive branch and the judiciary.
- The Trump administration faces nearly 190 lawsuits over its immigration policies, including efforts to end birthright citizenship and expand deportation operations.