Summary
A judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot block funding to cities with "sanctuary" policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. This decision affects Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and several other cities and counties.
Key Facts
- A U.S. District Judge named William Orrick made this ruling in San Francisco.
- The ruling blocks the Trump administration from cutting off federal funds to cities with sanctuary policies.
- The decision extends a previous injunction and affects over 30 cities and counties.
- The Trump administration had appealed the earlier injunction but lost.
- The judge also blocked immigration-related conditions on specific grant programs.
- Sanctuary cities generally do not fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
- The White House had tried to use executive orders to enforce funding cuts.
- The list of sanctuary places was removed from the Department of Homeland Security's website after criticism.
