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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s geographically targeted Executive Orders

Meta Description: Federal Judge William Orrick orders the Trump administration to refrain from denying or conditioning federal funds to sanctuary jurisdictions, deeming two 2017 executive orders unconstitutional.

Key Points in the Recent Ruling

• A federal judge in California has prohibited the Trump administration from denying or conditioning federal funds to “sanctuary” jurisdictions.
• Judge William Orrick ruled that executive orders issued by President Donald Trump in 2017 were unconstitutional.
• The preliminary injunction applies to the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security, preventing them from implementing two specific executive orders.

Citing importance in staying the course,” Judge Orrick argued that the plaintiffs—the cities of San Francisco and Richmond, and the County of Santa Clara—had demonstrated a likelihood of success in their claim against the Trump administration’s executive orders.

“There is no pause button and time is of the essence,” Judge Orrick wrote in his ruling last Thursday.

Judge William Orrick

Background & Context

Starting in 2017, President Trump issued executive orders aimed at local municipalities that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts. These orders sought to leverage federal grant money as leverage to sway local policies on immigration. Sanctuary jurisdictions—areas that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities—challenged the constitutionality of these orders.

What’s Next?

The Department of Justice has until Monday to provide written notice to all federal departments and agencies about the injunction. Meanwhile, the ruling impacts the implementation of the two targeted executive orders, preventing the Trump administration from conditionalizing or denying federal funds to sanctuary jurisdictions.

FAQs

What are “sanctuary” jurisdictions?

Sanctuary jurisdictions are areas that limit their cooperation with federal immigration authorities, often by not honoring immigration detainers or providing extra enforcement assistance.

Which executive orders were targeted?

The two targeted executive orders are:

• Executive Order 13768: Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States
• Executive Order 13769: Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements

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