New York, NY—Today, President Donald Trump announced that he will no longer provide federal funding for “sanctuary cities or states” starting February 1, 2026. This announcement is another example of the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to punish jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with its deportation agenda.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“Punishing states and cities that refuse to participate in the federal government’s inhumane and cruel attacks on immigrants is simply a playground bullying tactic. New York’s hardworking families, children, and elderly will pay the price if Trump gets his way. Federal funding belongs to us all, as part of our government’s responsibility to ensure needs like healthcare, education, infrastructure, and public safety are met. We expect New York City and other sanctuary jurisdictions to call this bully’s bluff by litigating this egregious violation of our City and State's 10th Amendment rights and the federal government’s responsibility to provide essential services to all counties, cities and states. As Governor Hochul said today in her State of the State speech, when speaking of New Yorkers: ‘We don’t back down, we rise up! We will not bow to a wannabe king.’’’