During a campaign rally in Wilmington, North Carolina, former President Donald Trump announced his intention to eliminate sanctuary cities across the United States if he is reelected. Sanctuary cities are jurisdictions that have policies in place to limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Trump's plan involves pushing for congressional action to outlaw sanctuary cities and granting more power to federal law enforcement to address undocumented immigration. He emphasized the need to increase the presence of federal law enforcement officers in cities that do not comply with turning over undocumented immigrants.
As president, Trump previously attempted to stop federal funding for sanctuary cities through an executive order but faced legal challenges that prevented its implementation. He has consistently criticized sanctuary cities for their immigration policies.
The term 'sanctuary city' encompasses a range of policies aimed at reducing involvement in federal immigration enforcement actions. Trump's proposal to end sanctuary cities is part of his broader immigration agenda, which includes stricter enforcement measures.
If reelected, Trump plans to work with Congress to pass legislation that would effectively eliminate sanctuary cities and strengthen federal immigration enforcement efforts nationwide.
