Overview

• San Francisco and Santa Clara counties lead a lawsuit with 14 other jurisdictions to block executive actions threatening federal funding cuts to sanctuary cities.
• Judge Orrick indicated he is inclined to grant the injunction, arguing the orders' broad scope may exceed executive authority and violate constitutional principles.
• Trump's executive orders, issued in January and February, aim to withhold all federal funds from jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
• Local governments argue the funding freeze would harm essential programs, with Santa Clara County facing a potential loss of over $3.6 billion, or 30% of its budget.
• The Justice Department contends the lawsuit is premature, as no funds have yet been withheld, but plaintiffs highlight the chilling effect on budgeting and planning.