Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Funding Cuts to Sanctuary Cities and Counties
A recent ruling by U.S. District Judge William Orrick has prevented the Trump administration from withholding funding from several cities and counties, including Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and others. These jurisdictions had faced the threat of losing federal funds due to their policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration efforts. The judge's decision extends a preliminary injunction that prohibits the administration from cutting off or imposing conditions on the use of federal funds for these "sanctuary" jurisdictions. This ruling builds on a previous order that safeguarded cities like San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle.