Politics
DHS explores legal options to withhold federal funding from sanctuary jurisdictions
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says the White House is seeking mechanisms to cut federal money following an immigration operation in New York.
The short version
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that the White House is discussing legal methods to withhold federal funding from sanctuary cities and states.
- The policy discussions followed a federal immigration enforcement sweep in New York, dubbed Operation Rotten Apple, which DHS reported resulted in more than 2,100 arrests.
- Specific funding streams under consideration, such as airport grants, and the legal viability of the potential cuts remain unclear.
Key facts
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated the Trump administration is exploring legal ways to withhold federal funds from state and local jurisdictions that decline to assist federal immigration authorities.[Fox News]
- Mullin noted discussions regarding funding restrictions occurred directly with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.[Fox News]
- According to the Department of Homeland Security, a recent operation in New York titled Rotten Apple led to more than 2,100 arrests.[Fox News]
- DHS reported that individuals apprehended during the New York operation faced charges or convictions involving violent crimes, weapons offenses, and child sexual abuse.[Fox News]