Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Federal Funding Cuts to Sanctuary Cities

U.S. District Judge William Orrick issued a preliminary injunction, blocking the Trump administration's efforts to deny federal funding to 'sanctuary' jurisdictions over their undocumented immigrant policies.

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U.S. District Judge William Orrick issued a preliminary injunction, preventing the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from various cities and counties.

This ruling specifically targets the Trump administration's efforts to deny funding to 'sanctuary' jurisdictions due to their policies concerning undocumented immigrants.

Multiple judges have previously blocked President Trump's executive order, which aimed to cut federal funds from cities and counties with sanctuary policies.

Cities and counties initiated lawsuits to prevent these funding cuts, citing the potential loss of billions of dollars in federal money.

The Trump administration intensified pressure on sanctuary communities as part of a campaign promise to remove millions of illegal immigrants from the country.

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