this could be big;
The Republican-led House has introduced a game-changing Rules Package aimed at withholding federal funds from sanctuary cities and states. These jurisdictions, which protect immigrants from federal immigration enforcement, could now face massive financial consequences if they continue their sanctuary policies.
This isn’t a mere threat—it’s a hard-hitting policy designed to cut off funding streams that have been used to support undocumented immigrants. Cities like New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, where sanctuary policies are widely embraced, could see their budgets slashed, impacting services such as food, shelter, and healthcare.
Already, sanctuary cities receive billions in federal grants each year, with an estimated $2 billion allocated in 2024 alone. These cities have become a financial drain, with the number of sanctuary jurisdictions rising by 25% from 2018 to 2024, further straining the national budget........more..........
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