Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Judge Orrick Blocks Trump's Sanctuary City Funding Cuts
A judge named William Orrick, appointed by President Obama, has prevented the government from stopping funds to cities and counties that are sanctuary cities.
These cities don't always help with federal immigration enforcement.
The government wanted to punish these places by cutting their money, but the judge said that's against the rules.
The judge believes that the government is using its power in a way that is not allowed by the Constitution.
This decision affects over 30 cities and counties, ensuring they continue to receive federal funding.
Judge William Orrick blocked the Trump administration from withholding funds from sanctuary cities.
The ruling expands to protect over 30 jurisdictions.
Orrick stated the administration's actions amounted to unconstitutional coercion.
Orrick was appointed by President Obama in 2013 and serves on the US District Court.
Orrick has presided over multiple high-profile immigration and civil rights cases.
- Who
- U.S. District Judge William Orrick.
- What
- Judge Orrick blocked the Trump administration's actions regarding sanctuary city funding.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but the order was recent.
- Where
- U.S.
- Why
- Orrick found the administration's threat to withhold funds was unconstitutional coercion.
Supporters of Sanctuary Cities
Trump Administration
Legality of Withholding Funds
Supporters of Sanctuary Cities
Believe withholding funds is unconstitutional.
Trump Administration
Believe withholding funds is a legitimate use of executive power.
- Judge
- William Orrick
- Court
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- Appointed by
- President Obama
- Cities Affected
- Over 30 Jurisdictions
- Cities Mentioned
- Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Baltimore
