Trump to sign executive order cracking down on ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions

President Donald Trump is taking a firm stance on sanctuary cities that refuse to adhere to federal immigration laws. In an executive order set to be signed on Monday, Trump is instructing the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security to compile a list of all sanctuary cities and give them the opportunity to abandon their sanctuary status.

The aim of the executive order is to expedite deportations and fulfill a campaign promise made by Trump during his presidential bid. Sanctuary cities, which limit local agencies’ cooperation with federal immigration authorities, have been a roadblock in Trump’s efforts to enforce immigration laws.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized the importance of obeying and respecting the law, stating that the American public does not want illegal alien criminals in their communities. The executive order will notify sanctuary cities of their status and offer them the chance to drop the sanctuary title. Failure to comply could result in the loss of federal funding.

Attorney General Pam Bondi and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem are tasked with pursuing legal remedies to compel sanctuary cities to comply with federal law. They are also instructed to establish mechanisms to ensure that individuals in sanctuary cities do not receive federal public benefits.

Several major cities and states have sanctuary laws in place to protect their illegal immigrant residents. Despite the controversy surrounding sanctuary jurisdictions, a federal judge recently blocked the Trump administration from withholding federal funds for sanctuary cities, citing constitutional violations.

The tension between the federal government and sanctuary cities has been escalating, with Congress members grilling mayors of prominent sanctuary cities at a recent hearing. Trump has been vocal in his opposition to sanctuary cities, vowing to withhold federal funding from any city or state that allows these “death traps” to exist.

This executive order is part of a series of more than 140 orders signed by Trump during his first 100 days in office. It underscores the administration’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws and ensuring public safety. The Trump administration’s actions in this regard have generated significant debate and controversy, highlighting the complex and contentious nature of immigration policy in the United States.