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Sanctuary Policies and Federal Funding

The fiscal effects of sanctuary policies and cooperation with federal immigration enforcement on local jurisdictions.

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Jan 13, 2026
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Is President Trump allowed to stop payments to sanctuary cities and states?

The President can issue executive orders directing agencies to identify and attempt to withhold federal funds from jurisdictions labeled “sanctuary,” but longstanding constitutional limits, prior cour...

Jan 25, 2026

What are the fiscal costs and budgetary effects of sanctuary vs. cooperation with federal immigration enforcement?

Sanctuary policies and cooperation with both produce measurable fiscal effects: sanctuary jurisdictions typically avoid certain direct costs tied to ICE operations while risking federal funding losses...