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Cities Sue Trump Administration Over Anti-Terrorism Fund Freeze

6/18/2025

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Five major cities—San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Seattle, and Chicago—are taking a stand against the Trump administration, suing for the unlawful freeze of federal anti-terrorism funds. This action, they argue, not only breaches constitutional rights but also endangers public safety by disrupting essential security measures. They are demanding the restoration of crucial funding for the Securing the Cities program.

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Five major cities—San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Seattle, and Chicago—are taking a stand against the Trump administration, suing for the unlawful freeze of federal anti-terrorism funds. This action, they argue, not only breaches constitutional rights but also endangers public safety by disrupting essential security measures. They are demanding the restoration of crucial funding for the Securing the Cities program.