Trump Announces Cut to Federal Payments for Sanctuary Cities Starting February 1
President Donald Trump announced that his administration will stop providing federal funding to sanctuary cities and states effective February 1, in response to their policies shielding undocumented immigrants from deportation. The move is intended to pressure jurisdictions to adopt more restrictive immigration policies.
President Donald Trump announced that his administration will stop providing federal funding to cities and states that have enacted sanctuary policies, effective February 1. The move is aimed at punishing jurisdictions that protect undocumented immigrants from deportation. Trump stated that the decision targets 'sanctuary cities' that shield criminals from federal authorities. This policy change is part of a broader effort to enforce immigration laws in the United States.
