Trump updates calls to end federal funding in “sanctuary” cities
The “The Big Money Show” panel responds to Mayor Eric Adams, who is closing the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City as an immigration shelter.
President Donald Trump As part of the crackdown on illegal immigration, it promises to suspend federal funding for cities through “sanctuary” policies, including New York City.
“There are no more sanctuary cities! They protect criminals, not victims. They are embarrassed by our country and are being laughed out loud all over the world. They are working on papers withholding all federal funds for cities or nations that have these death traps in existence!!!” Trump posted on Truth Social on Thursday.
New York City pulled $188 million Trump administration The city is hoping to aid immigrants, and is hoping to recover the $80 million that the federal government had lost in February.
President Donald Trump will ask a reporter a question at a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House Oval Office on April 7th. (Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images / Getty Images)
still, Mayor Eric Adams He is in conflict with New York City Council over his work with federal immigration authorities. Annie. Some council members have been in trouble with executive orders from the mayor that allow Rikers Island to be ICE.
Adams’ office sues the administration over $80 million in federal funds, wanting to reclaim the money spent on immigrant influx during the Biden administration. Fox 5 New York.
“We wear hats to the Secretary of Homeland Security and Tom Over Ice and others who want to work with us to deal with criminal activity. It’s clear that we’re not dealing with people dealing with civil enforcement. The city doesn’t allow that,” Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday.
Ice is permitted back to Riker’s Island Prison in New York with restricted
Acting Federal Emergency Management Director Cameron Hamilton said the leak of Grant’s funding to the city was not in line with the Trump administration’s goals, Fox 5 New York added.
Nationally, government members have spoken out about pushing for illegally expelling people in the country, especially if they commit other crimes.
Mayor Eric Adams speaks during the announcement that he will establish an office of technology and innovation at City Hall Rotunda. (Lev Radin/Pacific Press/Lightrocket bygetty Images/Getty Images)
“God, Pam Bondi is above them, so I’ll help these sanctuary cities and sue them. President Trump will take away their federal funds,” border area Tom Homan told “Hanity” Thursday.
“The Sanctuary City is a sanctuary for criminals. The bottom line.”
According to the American Federation of Immigration Reforms, 11 states are considered sanctuary states.
NYC mayor Eric Adams’ indictment was dismissed due to bias.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to business and political leaders on April 12, 2024, during an event to announce Chicago as the host city for the 2024 Democratic National Convention. (Scott Olson/Getty Images/Getty Images)
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In addition, Some citiescounties and towns have their own laws to protect undocumented immigrants. This has been under intense scrutiny from local Republicans in these jurisdictions.
However, some Democrat leaders, including the mayor of Chicago, have held their position. Brandon JohnsonThe spokesman said in a statement that he “will vehemently defend Chicagoans from unconstitutional or unlawful attempts to strip residents of eligible funds and services.”