Lawsuits Targeting Sanctuary Policies Test Balance of Federal, State Power

States with such policies said the administration can’t commandeer their resources.
Lawsuits Targeting Sanctuary Policies Test Balance of Federal, State Power
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detain a man after a hearing at the Connecticut Supreme Court in Stamford on July 3, 2025. John Moore/Getty Images
Sam Dorman
Sam Dorman
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President Donald Trump’s administration has sued multiple states and localities for allegedly violating the Constitution by hindering federal immigration enforcement.

These areas, known as sanctuary jurisdictions, have policies or practices that prohibit cooperation with federal authorities in enforcing immigration laws. Trump ordered the federal government to prepare to withhold federal funds from these places, but hit a block after multiple jurisdictions filed lawsuits.

Sam Dorman is a Washington correspondent covering courts and politics for The Epoch Times. You can follow him on X at @EpochofDorman.
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