Executive Order EO 14287
Close Protecting American Communities From Criminal Aliens Signed Donald Trump · Apr 28, 2025
Trump directs federal agencies to cut funding to cities and states that obstruct immigration enforcement.
Does not create new legal authority; it directs agencies to use powers they already have under existing law. Does not appropriate new funds or specify which grants or contracts to cut.
What it does (6) Designation of "Sanctuary" Jurisdictions Attorney General and DHS Secretary must identify states and local jurisdictions that obstruct federal immigration law enforcement and publish the list within 30 days Government must notify each sanctuary jurisdiction of its defiance and potential violations of federal criminal law Consequences for Sanctuary Jurisdiction Status Federal agencies must suspend or terminate grants and contracts to sanctuary jurisdictions as permitted by law Attorney General and DHS Secretary must pursue legal remedies and enforcement measures to force sanctuary jurisdictions into compliance with federal immigration law Preventing Federal Benefits for Aliens in Sanctuary Jurisdictions DHS Secretary must create guidance to verify eligibility for federal public benefits in sanctuary jurisdictions, whether verification is done by the private entity or government Equal Treatment of Americans Attorney General must identify and stop enforcement of state and local laws that favor aliens over American citizens, including in-state tuition laws and criminal sentencing policies Read it on the Federal Register