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New lawsuit against Trump administration over 'illegal targeting' of sanctuary cities


Published on 2025-02-09 18:00:41 - wtvr
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  • A coalition of cities and counties in blue states have sued the Trump administration over alleged threats and "illegal targeting" of sanctuary cities.

The article from WTVR CBS 6 discusses a lawsuit filed by the City of Richmond, Virginia, against the Trump administration. The lawsuit challenges an executive order by President Trump that aims to withhold federal funding from so-called "sanctuary cities" — cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The contention is that this executive order is unconstitutional and overreaches federal authority, as it attempts to coerce local governments into enforcing federal immigration laws. Richmond, along with other cities, argues that the order infringes on local autonomy and violates the 10th Amendment by imposing conditions on federal grants that are not explicitly authorized by Congress. The lawsuit seeks to block the enforcement of this executive order, arguing that it threatens the city's ability to provide essential services due to potential loss of federal funds.

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[ https://www.wtvr.com/politics/president-trumps-first-100-days/new-lawsuit-against-trump-administration-over-illegal-targeting-of-sanctuary-cities ]
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