"Potentially, it could mean the loss of billions of dollars that Bay Area cities receive from the federal government to help pay for things like emergency management, child support and human services. 'Starting February 1st, we're not making any payments to sanctuary cities or states having sanctuary cities because they do everything possible to protect criminals at the expense of American citizens,' Trump said Tuesday in Detroit."
"In San Francisco alone, this will mean the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars. For the last full fiscal year ending in June 2025, federal funding accounted for 6% of San Francisco's general fund, which was nearly $1 billion. State leaders argue the federal government can't force local officers to enforce federal immigration law. Attorney General Rob Bonta vows to sue if cuts happen."
A federal directive will halt payments to sanctuary cities and states beginning February 1. Bay Area cities could lose billions in federal grants used for emergency management, child support, and human services. San Francisco could forfeit hundreds of millions; federal funds were 6% of the general fund for the last fiscal year. California is a sanctuary state and limits local cooperation with ICE and Border Patrol. State leaders maintain federal law cannot compel local officers and plan immediate litigation if funding is cut. Attorney General Rob Bonta vows to sue, citing prior court victories against similar measures, and local leaders emphasize sanctuary policies protect residents.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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