Trump Promises Renewed Effort To Upend ‘Sanctuary’ Policies in States, Cities That Shield Illegal Immigrants

‘Working on papers to withhold all Federal Funding for any City or State that allows these Death Traps to exist,” Trump says.

AP/Damian Dovarganes
Members of immigration advocacy groups hold signs to demand the City Council enact an ordinance making Los Angeles a sanctuary city. AP/Damian Dovarganes

President Trump appears to have set his sights on eliminating so-called ‘sanctuary’ cities and states from America, teasing on social media new efforts aimed at cutting federal funding for any communities that continue to refuse to enforce immigration laws or assist federal agencies attempting to do so.

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