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Donald Trump to Cut Off Payments to Sanctuary Cities, States

Donald Trump to Cut Off Payments to Sanctuary Cities, States

Summary

President Donald Trump announced plans to stop federal payments to sanctuary cities starting February 1 and proposed actions to combat fraud in Minnesota. He introduced measures for returning immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally and mentioned a new legal team targeting fraud and revoking citizenship for naturalized immigrants involved in scams.

Key Facts

  • President Trump plans to stop federal payments to sanctuary cities on February 1.
  • Sanctuary cities refer to places that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
  • Trump directed states like California to return people who entered the U.S. illegally.
  • Nearly 8,000 Small Business Administration loans in Minnesota are under suspension due to suspected fraud.
  • The Justice Department has charged almost 100 people related to these fraud cases.
  • A new Justice Department legal team will focus on fighting fraud.
  • Trump’s administration aims to revoke citizenship from naturalized immigrants involved in fraudulent activities.

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