Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Orders on Sanctuary Cities Funding
U.S. Judge William Orrick halts Trump administration actions against sanctuary cities, recognizing executive orders as unconstitutional, affecting federal funding strategies.
Overview
U.S. District Judge William Orrick issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from denying federal funds to sanctuary jurisdictions, citing unconstitutional executive orders. The ruling stemmed from a lawsuit by San Francisco and 13 other municipalities, arguing that withholding funds would hurt local communities. Orrick emphasized a heightened concern over federal enforcement compared to 2017, stating the administration must notify all federal departments of the order by Monday. While the plaintiffs hailed the decision as a victory, the administration has not clarified its compliance with the injunction, amid ongoing debates about the safety and operational needs of sanctuary cities.
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Analysis
- A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from sanctuary cities, citing constitutional violations related to the separation of powers and vagueness of the executive orders.
- The ruling emphasizes potential irreparable harm to cities and counties fearing budgetary uncertainty and erosion of community trust due to threats of funding withdrawal.
- This decision continues a legal trend established during Trump's first term, where similar orders were deemed unconstitutional.
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The judge found that Trump's executive orders were unconstitutional because they breached the principles of separation of powers, the Spending Clause, and potentially infringed upon due process rights under the Fifth Amendment, while also violating the Tenth Amendment by imposing coercive conditions on local officials.
The lawsuit was initiated by San Francisco and Santa Clara County, California, but eventually included other cities like San Jose, Sacramento, Santa Cruz, Portland, Oregon; New Haven, Connecticut; Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota; and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The Trump administration must provide written notice of the court order to all federal departments and agencies by Monday, and refrain from withholding or conditioning federal funds to sanctuary jurisdictions.
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