Staff Reports
President Donald Trump is making good on his promise to crack down on sanctuary jurisdictions that openly defy federal immigration law. This week, the Department of Justice, headed by the formidable Attorney General Pam Bondi, unveiled a list of states, cities, and counties that have erected barriers against federal immigration enforcement. It’s an all-out battle to protect American citizens from liberal policies that prioritize illegal immigrants over law-abiding Americans.
These sanctuary policies are a direct affront to our nation’s laws and a reckless gamble with American safety. The DOJ is not standing by idly. Legal actions are underway, targeting these rogue jurisdictions that put handcuffs on law enforcement while shielding criminal aliens from deportation. This is a message loud and clear from President Trump: sanctuary jurisdictions will face the full weight of the law.
Today, the Justice Department published a list of states, cities, and counties identified as having policies, laws, or regulations that impede enforcement of federal immigration laws.
“Sanctuary policies impede law enforcement and put American citizens at risk by design,” said… pic.twitter.com/us6vFW3dhv
— U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) August 5, 2025
One might ask why such jurisdictions—California, New York, and Washington to name a few—believe they’re above federal law. They seem more interested in making a political statement than ensuring the safety and well-being of their citizens. Trump’s executive order issued last April, “Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens,” is a necessary step. It is vital for the federal government to ensure that the laws of this country are enforced uniformly.
Liberal politicians have put globalist interests and political correctness above American lives. But the tide is turning. Cities like Louisville are already backtracking on their sanctuary status under the pressure of imminent DOJ action. Just look at the long list of places run by progressive politicians—places like Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco. They continue to defy federal law, much to the detriment of their own residents.
The end goal is clear: restore law and order in a country where chaos has been nurtured by ill-advised progressive policies. How long will these jurisdictions choose to endanger their own people under the guise of compassion? This administration is putting America first, ensuring that sanctuary jurisdictions will be forced to comply with law and order over lawlessness and disorder. The federal government is ready to help defiant jurisdictions see the light if they choose to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
Something is definitely rotten in the sanctuary city state. Will they continue their dangerous path, or will they finally stand with law-abiding Americans? The clock is ticking.
