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politics23 days ago

Trump administration blasts NYC sanctuary order, vows funding pressure

The Trump administration condemned New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s executive order reaffirming sanctuary protections, arguing it would make the city less safe as Trump has threatened to cut federal funding for sanctuary jurisdictions unless protections are rolled back by a Feb. 1 deadline. Mamdani’s order directs agencies to comply with sanctuary laws and train staff but does not create new restrictions, and DHS criticized the move as unsafe. The funding-cut deadline passed without immediate action, amid broader Democratic pushback against immigration enforcement measures following protests in Minneapolis.

via Politico|
#department-of-homeland-security#donald-trump#immigration-policy
DHS Funding in Limbo as ICE Reform Talks Stall and Shutdown Looms
politics24 days ago

DHS Funding in Limbo as ICE Reform Talks Stall and Shutdown Looms

With DHS funding due Feb. 13, Democrats demand reforms to ICE and Border Patrol (e.g., unmasked operations, warrants, respect for sensitive locations) before approving funds, while Republicans resist and float a stopgap or tying in measures like the SAVE Act; absent a deal, DHS would shut down with only essential functions continuing, highlighting a high-stakes partisan fight and potential White House involvement.

via NBC News|
#congress-negotiations#dhs-funding#government-shutdown
Democrats push for stricter oversight of immigration agents as DHS funding looms
politics24 days ago

Democrats push for stricter oversight of immigration agents as DHS funding looms

Senate Democrats plan to attach funding conditions for the Department of Homeland Security that would curb immigration enforcement, including requiring judicial warrants, visible identification, and body-worn cameras for agents, while Republicans resist and push for sanctuary-city limits; with a Feb. 14 funding deadline, lawmakers are racing to reach a deal."

via The New York Times|
#body-cameras#homeland-security#immigration
politics25 days ago

DHS Funding in Limbo as Congress Scrambles to Avert Shutdown

With the Feb. 13 funding deadline for DHS approaching, lawmakers are racing to finalize a bipartisan package as talks stall; Republicans push for tougher immigration enforcement and sanctuary-city crackdowns, while Democrats resist new restrictions and warn against extensions, leaving the door open to another short-term CR or even a full-year funding plan if negotiations fail.

via Politico|
#dhs-funding#government-shutdown#ice
ICE in Minneapolis Tests Federalism’s Limits
law-and-justice27 days ago

ICE in Minneapolis Tests Federalism’s Limits

Garrett Epps argues that Trump’s Minneapolis ICE crackdown runs into established anti-commandeering doctrine and the Constitution: federal officials cannot coerce states or localities to enforce federal immigration policy, and funding threats cannot legally force compliance. Courts have largely blocked such coercion, framing it as an overreach of federal power, while the administration pursues aggressive enforcement and protests around ICE actions. The dispute foregrounds a broader federalism debate over immigration policy and civil liberties, with the Supreme Court likely to weigh in eventually.

via Washington Monthly|
#anti-commandeering#constitutional-law#federalism
politics1 month ago

Trump urges Congress to end sanctuary cities as ICE confrontations escalate

President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass legislation ending sanctuary jurisdiction policies and to compel Democratic leaders to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, tying the push to ongoing ICE operations and a fatal shooting in Minneapolis; Sen. Lindsey Graham pledged to introduce a bill to end sanctuary policies, while Minnesota officials resisted federal cooperation amid a nationwide crackdown.

via Politico|
#congress#immigration-policy#minnesota
Trump admin launches data-driven audit of federal funding to Democratic-led states
politics1 month ago

Trump admin launches data-driven audit of federal funding to Democratic-led states

The Trump administration ordered a broad, data-driven review of federal funds going to 14 Democratic-led states (plus DC), requesting detailed spending data for 2025–2027 to identify waste and potential fraud rather than withholding funds. Led by OMB Director Russel Vought, the inquiry expands an ongoing effort sparked by Minnesota fraud allegations and aims to map spending across grants, loans, contracts, and other awards, including those to colleges, localities, and nonprofits. The move follows prior actions targeting sanctuary cities and comes as the administration tightens scrutiny of blue-state spending, with agencies given a near-term deadline to report the data.

via CNN|
#federal-budget#federal-funding#minnesota
Vance’s Minnesota swing signals unwavering ICE backing
politics-and-policy1 month ago

Vance’s Minnesota swing signals unwavering ICE backing

Vice President Vance visits Minnesota to publicly back ICE, planning a roundtable with community leaders, an interview with Newsmax, and a press conference with ICE agents to criticize sanctuary-city policies and underscore enforcement. The trip frames the administration’s stance on immigration raids amid protests and controversy over a fatal shooting, while the White House also emphasizes fraud-prosecution efforts as DOJ probes Minnesota officials and local authorities.

via Axios|
#ice#immigration-enforcement#minnesota
DHS Highlights Minnesota Crackdown on High-Risk Criminal Aliens
immigration1 month ago

DHS Highlights Minnesota Crackdown on High-Risk Criminal Aliens

DHS, citing Operation Metro Surge, reports arrests of high-risk criminal illegal aliens in Minnesota—including murderers and a person with 24 convictions—arguing sanctuary policies hinder ICE collaboration; it notes more than 1,360 aliens in custody with detainers and about 470 released by sanctuary leaders, and calls on Governor Walz and Mayor Frey to honor detainers to keep communities safe.

via Homeland Security (.gov)|
#high-risk-criminal-aliens#immigration#immigration-enforcement
Trump vows to withhold federal funds from sanctuary jurisdictions come February
politics1 month ago

Trump vows to withhold federal funds from sanctuary jurisdictions come February

President Trump said starting Feb. 1 he will deny federal funding to states and localities with sanctuary cities, expanding on earlier threats but offering few specifics; past efforts have been blocked by courts, and the administration has floated lists of sanctuary jurisdictions, mostly Democratic-leaning, amid ongoing legal and policy fights over funding.

via NBC News|
#courts#february-1-deadline#federal-funding
politics1 month ago

Trump to Withhold Federal Funding From Sanctuary Jurisdictions Starting Feb. 1

President Donald Trump announced that starting February 1 the federal government will suspend payments to sanctuary cities and states that limit cooperation with immigration authorities, as part of a broader immigration crackdown. The Department of Justice has identified 11 sanctuary jurisdictions, including California, Illinois, Minnesota and New York, with the District of Columbia also listed. The policy has drawn threats of legal challenges from city leaders, and it follows recent immigration-enforcement incidents, including a Minneapolis shooting involving an ICE officer.

via Politico|
#doj#donald-trump#federal-funding
politics1 month ago

NJ lawmakers push to limit ICE cooperation amid rising concerns over immigrant safety

New Jersey lawmakers are pushing a three-bill package to limit cooperation between state and local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, aiming to reinforce sanctuary policies amid political tensions and recent tragedies linked to immigration enforcement. The bills include codifying the Immigrant Trust Directive, establishing model policies for institutions, and restricting the collection of immigration status information. The legislation faces uncertainty as Governor Murphy's stance remains unclear, amidst strong opposition from the Trump administration and contrasting views among Democrats.

via Politico|
#ice#immigration#nj-legislation