Trump Reveals New Penalty in Blow to Blue States
- President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump
- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
- Karoline Leavitt votes at Winnacunnet High School
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
- Mayor Jacob Frey with his wife Sarah Clarke
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey
- President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate former President Joe Biden
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump
President Donald Trump has pushed new executive action against sanctuary cities and states. Federal officials will now create lists of jurisdictions that resist federal immigration law. The effort aims to penalize those who fail to cooperate.
In this photo gallery, we examine the plan.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem are compiling a list of locations not working with immigration enforcement. Penalties considered include federal funding cuts and civil suits.
Karoline Leavitt votes at Winnacunnet High School
The executive order also gives the Justice Department authority to prosecute governments that hinder federal enforcement. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also announced another executive order, specifically targeting criminal activity.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
Leavitt said, "A second order is centered around protecting American communities from criminal aliens, and it will direct the attorney general and secretary of homeland security to publish a list of state and local jurisdictions that have shucked the enforcement of federal immigration laws."
Mayor Jacob Frey with his wife Sarah Clarke
Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis has pointed to city and state laws restricting police involvement in federal immigration operations. Frey said, "I don't want our police officers tracking down undocumented immigrants when we need to prevent homicides from taking place and car jackings."
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey
Minneapolis has received over $54 million each year in federal funds for housing, opioid response, and crime prevention. Frey said, "Our values aren't changing. We are rock solid in our position here in Minneapolis. Our position is rock solid under the United States Constitution and no, we're not moving an inch."
President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate former President Joe Biden
A federal judge blocked parts of an earlier order to withhold sanctuary city funding, calling the action unconstitutional. The administration has since filed lawsuits against some cities.
