Sanctuary Cities Sue Trump Over Immigration Policies

San Francisco and several other jurisdictions, including Santa Clara County, Portland, and New Haven, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's recent actions targeting sanctuary cities. The lawsuit challenges executive orders that threaten to withhold federal funding and prosecute local officials who do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu argues that these actions are illegal, asserting that they coerce local governments into compliance with federal policy, undermining public safety efforts. The lawsuit aims to prevent the Trump administration from defunding critical local services. This legal challenge follows past successful litigation by San Francisco against similar policies during Trump’s presidency. The Department of Justice has also initiated lawsuits against Illinois and Chicago over related issues.