Pelosi Statement After Judge Rejects Executive Order Cutting Off Funds For Sanctuary Cities

Contact: Ashley Etienne/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after a federal judge blocked President Trump's executive order to cut off federal funds to sanctuary cities:

"Today's ruling against President Trump's executive order assault on sanctuary cities is a victory for public safety and effective policing strategies. The Trump Administration's attempt to withhold vital federal funds to bully communities into rounding up immigrants is unconstitutional, immoral and dangerous.

"Who is safer when immigrant families fear going to the police when they are witnesses or victims of crimes? Communities must have the right to choose humane and effective law enforcement strategies that work to protect and serve, not deport and intimidate.

"House Democrats will continue to stand our ground against the Trump Administration's effort to tear apart families and undermine the security of America's communities. We need real comprehensive immigration reform, not this Administration's dangerous and radical cruelty."

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