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Sanctuary States Double ICE Transfers; Trump Threatens Funding, Lawsuits Dismissed

7/21/2026

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Sanctuary states increased transfers of violent offenders to ICE during President Donald Trump’s second term.
The administration threatened to cut federal funds and sue Democratic-led states over sanctuary policies.
A New York Times analysis of ICE data found arrests more than doubled in 12 of 18 states versus the prior year.
Federal judges have dismissed recent lawsuits challenging sanctuary ordinances in Los Angeles, New Jersey cities, Rochester, New York and Illinois.

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Sanctuary states increased transfers of violent offenders to ICE during President Donald Trump’s second term.
The administration threatened to cut federal funds and sue Democratic-led states over sanctuary policies.
A New York Times analysis of ICE data found arrests more than doubled in 12 of 18 states versus the prior year.
Federal judges have dismissed recent lawsuits challenging sanctuary ordinances in Los Angeles, New Jersey cities, Rochester, New York and Illinois.