California Cities Join Federal Lawsuit Against Trump Immigration Policies

San Diego has joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration's threats to withhold federal grant funding from jurisdictions that do not cooperate with immigration enforcement. This legal action, originally filed by a coalition of cities including San Francisco and Santa Clara County, argues that such funding withholding is unconstitutional, citing previous court rulings against similar actions during Trump's first term. San Diego asserts it is a 'welcoming city' rather than a sanctuary city and highlights that losing federal funds would harm public safety and law enforcement initiatives during a budget deficit. Other cities, including Sacramento and Oakland, have also joined the lawsuit, emphasizing the potential negative impact on local services if federal funding is cut. Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty reinforced the city's commitment to protecting immigrants and refugees, reflecting a broader stance among the plaintiffs that their policies align with community safety and values. The coalition's legal challenge aims to prevent the enforcement of what they deem unconstitutional federal actions against their jurisdictions.