9th Circuit hands win to Trump: DOJ can withhold grants from Sanctuary Cities

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9th Circuit hands win to Trump: DOJ can withhold grants from Sanctuary Cities

 

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers    July 15, 2019 at 5:00pm

“This ruling reverses a lawless decision that enabled Sanctuary City policies, putting the safety and security of all Americans in harm’s way”

The Trump administration’s decision to crack down on sanctuary policies by withholding funding resulted in Los Angeles being denied a $3 million grant, a move that prompted the city to sue the DOJ.

On Friday, the Trump administration scored a huge win when the 9th Circuit overturned a nationwide injunction barring the DOJ from prioritizing taxpayer monies to cities and states that cooperate with federal immigration officials.

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