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Trump Orders List of All Sanctuary Cities, States
Above: A woman holds a sign reading "Santuario de Inmigrantes" (Immigrant Sanctuary) as protestors demonstrate to protect the District of Columbia as a sanctuary city April 4, 2025. Image copyright: Roberto Schmidt/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Sanctuary cities are unconstitutional, defying federal law and the Constitution's Supremacy Clause under Article VI. With almost 20 million people in the country illegally, these anti-American jurisdictions shield criminals, erode executive authority, and fuel a crisis of lawlessness. Trump's push to identify and defund these cities is bold and necessary for protecting Americans.
Democratic narrative
Trump and his administration are the ones inciting chaos through tyrannical immigration schemes. ICE raids in these cities sow fear and violate religious freedom and trust. Sanctuary cities uphold the 10th Amendment, preserving local autonomy against federal overreach. They foster safer, prosperous communities, with no increase in crime. Immigrants instead contribute hundreds of billions in taxes and almost a fifth of GDP.