As the battle over illegal immigration intensifies, President Donald Trump is preparing to do what Congress refuses to: uphold the law and defend American communities. In a statement that’s already igniting political fireworks, Trump announced he may issue an executive order to eliminate sanctuary cities—either targeting the worst offenders or scrapping the entire concept altogether.
And let’s be clear: this isn’t a symbolic gesture. This is real policy with real consequences.
You can watch my full video breakdown here, where I go deeper into the issue and what it means for federalism, immigration, and national security.
What Are Sanctuary Cities—and Why Should You Care?
Sanctuary jurisdictions—ranging from individual cities like San Francisco and New York to entire states like California and Colorado—have passed local ordinances that limit or outright prohibit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. That means ICE can issue a detainer request for a dangerous criminal in local custody, and that jail will let them walk free.
Even if they’ve committed violent crimes.
Even if they’ve already been deported and re-entered illegally.
Even if they pose an ongoing threat to the community.
The rationale from the Left is that this builds “trust” between immigrants and police. But the reality is much more dangerous. These policies don’t protect families—they protect felons. And they don’t build community—they endanger it.
Trump’s Position: Federal Law Must Mean Something
In my video, I made it clear that this fight isn’t just about politics—it’s about the rule of law. When local jurisdictions refuse to follow federal immigration law, they’re not engaging in noble resistance. They’re undermining the very framework that keeps our nation unified.
Trump’s proposed executive order aims to correct this by cutting off federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions. It’s a simple equation: if you won’t cooperate with ICE, you won’t get taxpayer dollars.
As President Trump said: “They’re guarding criminals… We may just end the entire thing altogether.”
Legal Resistance Is Inevitable—But Necessary
Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (now head of the 1792 Exchange) warned that the Left will immediately launch legal challenges to block Trump’s order. That’s been their strategy all along—use activist judges to obstruct common-sense enforcement.
And the data proves it. In just the first few months of his term, Trump faced 15 injunctions on executive actions. For comparison, Obama faced 12 across eight years, and Biden saw 14. This isn’t about justice—it’s about ideological warfare in the courts.
But as Cameron points out, enforcing federal law shouldn’t be optional based on your ZIP code. Cities that actively defy federal immigration enforcement don’t deserve federal aid. Period.
The Case of Jeanette Vizguerra: A Decade of Evasion Enabled by Sanctuary Law
Consider this: Colorado DA George Brauchler recently highlighted how an “abolish ICE” activist and illegal immigrant, Jeanette Vizguerra, evaded deportation for more than a decade, thanks to activist judges and sanctuary policies in his state. These aren’t isolated stories—they’re the predictable outcomes of a system designed to protect lawbreakers at the expense of law-abiding citizens.
When Local Lawlessness Demands Federal Action
While I don’t love the idea of presidents governing by executive order—Congress should be doing its job—there are times when action is essential. This is one of them.
Obama used executive orders to sidestep Congress and shield illegal immigrants from deportation. Biden has used them to undo Trump’s enforcement measures. Now, Trump is using the same tool—but instead of rewriting law, he’s enforcing it.
And there’s a critical difference.
This executive order wouldn’t grant new powers or change statutes. It would simply condition federal funding on whether cities cooperate with immigration enforcement. If a mayor or governor wants to defy ICE, fine. But they shouldn’t expect a blank check from Washington.
The MS-13 Factor: When Lawlessness Turns Deadly
Need more proof of why this matters? Just days ago, federal authorities arrested Henrry Josue Villatoro Santos, a key MS-13 gang leader, in Virginia. A 24-year-old illegal immigrant, Villatoro was hiding out in a home full of weapons. He had been responsible for multiple violent crimes up and down the East Coast.
This arrest came during a major Trump-backed operation that netted over 340 criminal illegal aliens.
And here’s the kicker: in sanctuary jurisdictions, arrests like that are harder, not easier. When local police refuse to help ICE, gangs like MS-13 gain the advantage. The results? More violence, more victims, more chaos.
This Isn’t About Hate. It’s About Law and Safety.
Critics love to call enforcement efforts racist or cruel. But that’s just noise to cover up a failed policy. America has always welcomed legal immigrants. But no country can survive without borders or law enforcement.
As Governor Glenn Youngkin said, “Your ZIP code shouldn’t determine whether federal law applies to you.” That’s not controversial. That’s common sense.
This executive order is about putting safety and sovereignty first. It’s about ending the absurd idea that cities can shield felons and still expect federal funding. It’s about making sure the law means something—everywhere.
Final Thoughts
We’ve reached a point where enforcing basic immigration law is controversial. Where protecting citizens from violent criminals is up for debate. That should tell you everything you need to know about where the Left is trying to take this country.
President Trump’s upcoming executive order on sanctuary cities is a necessary stand—not just for law enforcement, but for the principle that the federal government is still the supreme law of the land.
If you missed my full video on this topic, watch it here. I walk through the implications, the legal landscape, and what’s coming next. This fight isn’t over—and it’s one we must win.
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