Overview

• President Trump signed two executive orders on April 28, 2025, targeting sanctuary cities and expanding law enforcement authority as part of his broader immigration crackdown.
• The first order mandates the attorney general and DHS secretary to publish a list of jurisdictions that obstruct federal immigration laws, giving them one month to comply or face potential funding cuts.
• The second order strengthens law enforcement by enabling the use of military surplus equipment, revisiting federal consent decrees, and limiting certain Justice Department discrimination probes.
• This action follows a federal judge's April 23 ruling that blocked the administration's earlier attempt to withhold funds from sanctuary cities, prompting a revised approach.
• The orders are part of Trump’s broader deportation agenda and have drawn criticism from local officials and rights groups, who warn of community disruption and legal challenges.