Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Sanctuary Funds Denial

A federal judge in California has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from sanctuary jurisdictions. Judge William Orrick ruled the executive orders to be unconstitutional, reflecting a similar decision from 2017.

In a significant development impacting federal funding policies, a California judge has halted the Trump administration's efforts to deny funds to sanctuary jurisdictions. The ruling comes after a legal battle initiated by San Francisco and other municipalities.

Judge William Orrick's decision to issue a preliminary injunction underscores the legal viewpoint that these executive orders conflict with constitutional mandates. The judgment echoes similar constitutional concerns raised in 2017.

The court order mandates that the Trump administration cease any action concerning the conditioning of funds and requires immediate communication of this injunction to all federal departments and agencies.

(With inputs from agencies.)