Trump Threatens Funding Cuts to Sanctuary Cities

President Donald Trump has threatened to cut all federal funding to sanctuary cities, which he describes as 'death traps' that protect criminals rather than victims. This move targets cities like Chicago, New York, and San Francisco, aiming to enforce compliance with federal immigration laws. Sanctuary cities, generally Democratic-led, refuse to aid federal immigration enforcement, asserting that such policies protect immigrant communities and foster local trust. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other city officials have vowed to defend their sanctuary policies, emphasizing compliance with federal laws and challenging Trump's actions as unconstitutional. Trump's administration has previously faced legal challenges over similar attempts to strip federal funding from sanctuary cities. The administration's latest threats appear to bolster its immigration crackdown agenda while facing criticism from sanctuary city advocates who argue these policies ensure public safety and community cooperation.