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Republicans Target Sanctuary Cities' Housing Grants Amid Protests

6/17/2025

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Republican lawmakers are pushing a bill to strip housing grants from sanctuary cities, including Los Angeles, that defy federal immigration laws. Senator Bill Hagerty argues that cities flouting these regulations shouldn't benefit from federal funds. This move echoes President Trump's intensified efforts against sanctuary cities, coinciding with rising protests against ICE raids in California.

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Republican lawmakers are pushing a bill to strip housing grants from sanctuary cities, including Los Angeles, that defy federal immigration laws. Senator Bill Hagerty argues that cities flouting these regulations shouldn't benefit from federal funds. This move echoes President Trump's intensified efforts against sanctuary cities, coinciding with rising protests against ICE raids in California.