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Trump Signs Orders Targeting Sanctuary Cities and Expanding Immigration Crackdown

The new measures include publishing a list of sanctuary jurisdictions, stricter law enforcement directives, and English-language requirements for truck drivers.

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters during a meeting with Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in the Oval Office at the White House on April 24, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • President Trump signed executive orders mandating the publication of a list of sanctuary jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
  • The administration introduced yard signs on the White House lawn displaying mugshots and alleged crimes of arrested undocumented immigrants as part of its public messaging strategy.
  • Border Czar Tom Homan warned undocumented immigrants to self-deport, citing increased enforcement and prosecution threats, while highlighting a 95% drop in border crossings since January.
  • Law enforcement agencies will receive increased authority, resources, and access to military surplus under the new orders, alongside a review of federal consent decrees.
  • An additional executive order requires commercial truck drivers to demonstrate English proficiency, citing safety concerns on American roadways.