Trump Threatens to Cut All Federal Funding to Sanctuary Cities

President Donald Trump has announced plans to withhold all federal funding from sanctuary cities and states that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. In a recent statement, he criticized these jurisdictions, claiming they protect criminals and damage the country's reputation. This move is part of a broader strategy to increase ICE arrests and deportations. Previously, in Trump's first term, an executive order attempted to withhold federal grants from certain jurisdictions based on immigration policies, but it faced legal challenges. Democratic mayors have responded by asserting that labeling entire communities as dangerous is unjust, highlighting data suggesting a decrease in violence despite increased migration.