Federal Judge's Ties to Democratic Party Raise Questions About Ruling on Sanctuary Cities Funding
A California judge who blocked Trump's attempt to cut funding to sanctuary cities has deep financial ties to the Democratic Party, according to court records. The Obama-appointed federal judge is set to receive a $250,000 settlement from a case he helped decide in 2015.

A federal judge in California who blocked President Trump's attempt to cut funding to sanctuary cities has deep financial ties to the Democratic Party, according to court records that show he has donated thousands of dollars to Democratic causes and received contributions from major Democratic donors. The Obama-appointed judge's financial dealings have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest. Critics argue that the ruling may be motivated by politics rather than a commitment to the rule of law.