California sues over Trump policy tying transportation grants to immigration
latimes.comPublished: 5/13/2025
Summary
California's Attorney General, Rob Bonta, has filed lawsuits challenging President Trump's policy that could withhold state transportation funds if states comply with immigration enforcement measures. These states, including Illinois, New Jersey, and Rhode Island, argue they don't support such enforcement and face potential billions in lost funding due to the policy. The lawsuits also question the Trump administration's authority to impose these conditions on sanctuary jurisdictions, which restrict federal immigration actions. Meanwhile, White House officials support Trump's immigration policies but acknowledge that sanctuary cities could face legal repercussions if they refuse to comply.