August 2025: TRUMP PRESIDENCY End of Defiance: Washington Moves to Break Sanctuary Cities’ Resistance

End of Defiance: Washington Moves to Break Sanctuary Cities’ Resistance
"U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has delivered a firm message to America’s sanctuary cities: comply with federal immigration enforcement or face serious repercussions.
According to the Department of Justice, Bondi has issued letters to 32 mayors and several governors, directing them to end sanctuary policies by August 19.

She emphasized that failure to comply could result in legal consequences, highlighting the administration’s demand for unified enforcement of national law.
The main penalty is the loss of federal legal and financial support for sanctuary cities that continue to resist.
While the immediate consequence is the withdrawal of these resources, officials have indicated that additional penalties could follow if defiance persists.
This directive directly targets Democratic-led cities and states that have long resisted federal immigration measures.
For years, major urban centers such as Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, New York and many others have limited cooperation with federal authorities." 

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