Trump Administration Moves to Finalize Sanctuary City Funding Cuts

President Trump intensifies efforts to withhold federal funding from sanctuary cities, spurring legal and political challenges from local leaders.

President Trump announced plans to withhold all federal funding from sanctuary cities, calling them 'death traps' that protect criminals over victims.
The administration is finalizing the funding withdrawal policy, building on an executive order signed earlier this year targeting sanctuary jurisdictions.
Major cities like New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, which rely heavily on federal grants for services like education and housing, could face significant budgetary impacts.
Local officials, including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, have pledged to challenge the move in court, arguing it is unconstitutional and harmful to residents.
This initiative follows similar attempts during Trump’s first term that were blocked by courts, raising questions about the policy's legal viability.