The article discusses how the political climate under Donald Trump has influenced Washington, D.C.'s status as a sanctuary city. Mayor Muriel Bowser has recently abandoned the term 'sanctuary city,' stating it misleads people into thinking they can ignore immigration laws without consequences. Previously, Bowser supported immigrant rights and the sanctuary designation, but the looming threat of federal budget cuts, potentially reducing D.C.'s funding by $1 billion, has compelled a shift in her administration's position on immigration enforcement.
"...DC's sanctuary city status has shifted drastically with Mayor Bowser's recent admission that the term is misleading, indicating vulnerability to federal immigration enforcement."
"Under pressure from Trump, Bowser's administration is retracting its sanctuary city status, fearing significant budget cuts and federal intervention."
"The removal of the sanctuary city webpage signals a significant policy shift in DC towards stricter immigration enforcement in compliance with federal mandates."
"In contrast to her 2019 message of commitment to immigrant families, Mayor Bowser's recent statements reflect a weakened alignment with sanctuary city policies."
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