Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Mullin push to cut federal aid to sanctuary cities
President Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin are urging the federal government to withhold funding from cities that limit cooperation with ICE.
President Trump, together with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, is advocating for a policy that would strip federal funds from jurisdictions that maintain sanctuary policies. They contend that such policies impede ICE operations and enable dangerous illegal immigrants to avoid deportation. Mullin highlighted a recent ICE initiative in New York, dubbed Operation Rotten Apple, which resulted in more than 2,100 arrests of undocumented persons, many charged with violent crimes.
The administration believes financial pressure will compel sanctuary cities to cooperate fully with federal immigration enforcement. Critics argue the approach could harm public-service budgets and community trust. The proposal remains under discussion within the White House and Congress.
Why it matters
It could reshape how federal resources are allocated to local governments based on their immigration enforcement stance.
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