A federal judge in San Francisco has broadened the definition of “sanctuary cities,” ruling that Los Angeles and other jurisdictions cannot face funding cuts from the Trump administration. The decision, made by U.S. District Judge William Orrick late Friday, adds to earlier court restrictions that already protected funding for 16 cities and counties, including San Francisco and Santa Clara.
Orrick’s latest ruling follows a preliminary injunction issued in April, asserting that President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at cutting funds to sanctuary jurisdictions breaches the separation of powers outlined in the U.S. Constitution. The designation of sanctuary cities refers to local policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agencies.
In response to the ruling, government officials indicated plans to appeal. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson expressed concerns over sanctuary policies, stating they compromise the safety of American citizens by hindering federal immigration enforcement efforts.
Earlier this summer, the U.S. Department of Justice initiated legal action against Los Angeles, contending that its sanctuary policies infringe on the Constitution by obstructing immigration enforcement. The lawsuit argues that these local laws are designed to impede federal efforts to enforce immigration laws and disrupt necessary communication between various levels of law enforcement.
Supporters of sanctuary city policies argue that they promote community trust and public safety by encouraging undocumented immigrants to report crimes without fear of deportation. However, the federal government insists such policies undermine national immigration laws.
The case’s developments underscore the ongoing battle between state and local jurisdictions and the federal administration over immigration enforcement. As this legal showdown unfolds, both sides prepare for a potentially drawn-out court process that could reshape the future of sanctuary policies across the country.
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