Judge Blocks Trump's Funding Cuts to Sanctuary Cities
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A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from cities with sanctuary policies. Judge William Orrick ruled portions of President Trump's executive orders unconstitutional, citing irreparable harm to municipalities due to budgetary uncertainty and undermined community trust. The injunction prevents the government from taking action to withhold, freeze, or condition federal funds, a decision echoing a similar ruling during Trump's first term. The ruling follows the transportation department's threat to withhold funds from states not complying with immigration enforcement.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from cities with sanctuary policies. Judge William Orrick ruled portions of President Trump's executive orders unconstitutional, citing irreparable harm to municipalities due to budgetary uncertainty and undermined community trust. The injunction prevents the government from taking action to withhold, freeze, or condition federal funds, a decision echoing a similar ruling during Trump's first term. The ruling follows the transportation department's threat to withhold funds from states not complying with immigration enforcement.
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