Courts & Law

Trump Vows To ‘Come After’ Sanctuary States and Cities

Tim Henderson / Stateline Aug 20, 2025 Despite setbacks in court, the administration is increasing pressure on liberal cities and states to cooperate with deportation efforts. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Immigration

Sanctuary’s Long Struggle

Daniel Alvarenga / NACLA Feb 28, 2025 The lessons of the 1980s anti-war sanctuary movement have found a renewed sense of urgency. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Court Sides With Trump in ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Grant Fight

LARRY NEUMEISTER / The Associated Press Feb 26, 2020 The decision conflicts with those by three other federal appeals courts. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Tucson Voters Reject Sanctuary City Measure, Elect First Latina Mayor

The Associated Press Nov 6, 2019 One of Arizona’s most liberal cities votes down an initiative by activists motivated by the Trump administration’s treatment of immigrants. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Twitter Rakes in Cash From Anti-Immigrant Bigots

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Oct 8, 2019 The social media giant takes money from an organization that violates its policies. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Sanctuary City Idea Could Help Migrants Stay in U.S.

ASTRID GALVAN and MORGAN LEE / The Associated Press Apr 13, 2019 Places like San Francisco, New York and L.A. are more welcoming, with access to legal help and a decreased likelihood of deportation arrest. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Order on ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Is Illegal, Court Says

SUDHIN THANAWALA / The Associated Press Aug 1, 2018 The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals also says there isn't enough evidence to support a nationwide ban on the executive order and sends the case back to the lower court. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sports-Bet Ruling May Help Sanctuary Cities

MARK SHERMAN / The Associated Press May 15, 2018 The Supreme Court's robust reading of the 10th Amendment and a limit on the power to force states go along with Washington's wishes could spell trouble for the Trump administration. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Court Sides With Sanctuary Cities in Dispute on U.S. Grants

HERBERT G. McCANN / The Associated Press Apr 19, 2018 The administration cannot withhold public safety grants from cities that refuse to cooperate with Trump's immigration enforcement policies, a federal appeals court rules. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Orange County Will Go Against California’s Sanctuary State Laws

Emily Wells / Truthdig Mar 28, 2018 President Trump says he “stands in solidarity” with the county. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

ICE Chief: Mayor’s Warning Prevented 800 Arrests

OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ / The Associated Press Feb 28, 2018 Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf gave residents a heads-up about impending immigration raids in California that ended up netting 150 people. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Oregon House OKs Health Care as a Right

ANDREW SELSKY / The Associated Press Feb 13, 2018 Approval by the state Senate would put a proposed constitutional amendment enshrining the right to health care on the ballot for Oregon voters in November. Uncertainties about how costs can be underwritten will remain. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )