the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Trenton NJ, in a move with major implications for immigration enforcement across the U.S., President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to compile a full list of sanctuary cities and states within the next 30 days.
The directive aims to spotlight jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. These so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions” could face significant penalties, including the loss of federal funding or potential lawsuits if they fail to change their practices.
What Are Sanctuary Cities?
Sanctuary jurisdictions, including at least a dozen states like New York and California, restrict how much local law enforcement can engage with federal immigration enforcement. That often means:
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Not honoring ICE detainers
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Limiting information-sharing on non-citizens
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Refusing to hold migrants without a warrant
Supporters of sanctuary policies argue that they build trust between immigrant communities and police, helping to ensure public safety by encouraging victims and witnesses to report crimes.
Critics, however, view these policies as a direct challenge to federal authority, arguing they protect undocumented immigrants from accountability and enforcement.
Legal Tensions Escalate
The executive order follows the Trump administration’s ongoing legal efforts to crack down on sanctuary jurisdictions:
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In February, the administration sued Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County over their sanctuary laws.
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Just last week, a federal judge blocked an earlier attempt to deny funding to non-compliant cities.
Now, with this new executive order, the administration is doubling down—pushing for stricter enforcement and threatening to penalize local governments that don’t comply.
What’s Next?
With the DOJ and DHS tasked to report back within 30 days, a nationwide list of sanctuary jurisdictions is expected soon. Municipal leaders across the country will be watching closely to see if the federal government will move to cut funds or initiate legal action based on the findings.
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Where were all these calls and legal maneuvers for Due Process when Obama and Biden were deporting illegals?
Stop disrupting the TDS outrage with facts.