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Trump Administration Escalates Crackdown on Sanctuary Cities

10/2/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Trump administration tightens its sanctuary-crackdown, threatening legal action and funding cuts for Chicago and Los Angeles.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said Pentagon was asked to deploy 100 troops to Chicago.
Federal courts blocked attempts to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities, with judges emphasizing constitutional protections.
Activists report administrative subpoenas tied to Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities.

History

Historical Context

In 2017, the U.S. Justice Department, led by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, began targeting sanctuary cities, threatening to withhold federal funds from Chicago and Los Angeles. This initiative followed President Trump's Executive Order 13768, issued on January 25, 2017, which aimed to penalize jurisdictions that did not comply with federal immigration enforcement, igniting ongoing legal battles over local governance and constitutional rights.

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Story summary

The Trump administration tightens its sanctuary-crackdown, threatening legal action and funding cuts for Chicago and Los Angeles.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said Pentagon was asked to deploy 100 troops to Chicago.
Federal courts blocked attempts to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities, with judges emphasizing constitutional protections.
Activists report administrative subpoenas tied to Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities.

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