Crackdown on Sanctuary Cities

This Executive Order issued April 28, 2025, by President Donald J. Trump directs the federal government to penalize so-called "sanctuary jurisdictions"—states and cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Framing such resistance as a national security threat, the order mandates the identification of these jurisdictions and outlines potential consequences, including withdrawal of federal funds and legal action. The order also seeks to block undocumented immigrants in these areas from accessing federal benefits and calls for an end to local policies that favor non-citizens over U.S. citizens. Opponents argue it raises serious constitutional, legal, and human rights concerns.