Overview

• President Trump announced plans to withhold all federal funding from sanctuary cities, calling them 'death traps' that protect criminals over victims.
• The administration is finalizing the funding withdrawal policy, building on an executive order signed earlier this year targeting sanctuary jurisdictions.
• Major cities like New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, which rely heavily on federal grants for services like education and housing, could face significant budgetary impacts.
• Local officials, including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, have pledged to challenge the move in court, arguing it is unconstitutional and harmful to residents.
• This initiative follows similar attempts during Trump’s first term that were blocked by courts, raising questions about the policy's legal viability.