Federal Litigation Between the U.S. Government and Sanctuary Jurisdictions
Dismissed 7/25/2025
Executive Orders and Agency Memorandums/Directives
January 20, 2025, Executive Order 14159 Protecting the American People Against Invasion: This order states that the federal government, specifically the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) make sure that jurisdictions with sanctuary policies do not receive federal funds and take criminal or civil actions against these jurisdictions.
Political Arrests and Prosecutions
Mahmoud Khalil - federal judge found his 1st Amendment rights were violated
Large Scale Raids/Federal Deployments
National Guard in LA - California is leading the charge in claiming that National Guard deployments have exceeded the initial intention and Governor Gavin Newsom is fighting to get command of CA National Guard