Trump Can Block DOJ Grants to Sanctuary Cities, Court Rules
- Federal appeals court rules against New York, New Jersey
- Decision conflicts with decisions by other U.S. appeals courts
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The Trump administration can block cities and states from receiving Justice Department grants if they fail to help with federal immigration enforcement, a U.S. appeals court in Manhattan ruled, setting up a possible Supreme Court showdown.
Six states including New York and New Jersey sued in 2018 claiming the U.S. was trying to coerce states and cities into enforcing the administration’s immigration policies by illegally threatening to withhold the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants, which are often used to buy equipment or pay for police overtime.