Sanctuary States, Cities React to Trump's Federal Funding Threat
Immigration,Sanctuary Cities,Immigration Reform,Trump Agenda,Government Funding
Sanctuary cities and states have begun responding to President Donald Trump's threat of revoking their federal funding if they maintain their policies.
Officials in California and New York told Newsweek that they will continue to protect immigrants in their communities but also made it clear they will not hinder the federal government's enforcement operations.
The responses came after Trump posted on Truth Social on Thursday morning, calling sanctuary cities and states "death traps."
Sanctuary cities and states were a target for the president during his campaign last year and in the months since his return to the White House. He and the wider Republican...
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