US EditionSpokane mayor, AGO say no notice yet from Trump on sanctuary-state funding cuts
Spokane city officials report no federal notification of funding cuts tied to 'sanctuary' policies despite Trump's announced plan affecting some states and cities.
- City Spokeswoman Erin Hut said Mayor Lisa Brown isn’t aware of any federal notice about sanctuary cuts Tuesday, and The Center Square’s Friday follow-up found no immediate White House or DOJ response.
- Uncertainty emerged earlier this week after President Donald Trump said his administration would cut funding to states with 'sanctuary' cities starting Feb. 1.
- Last year, the U.S. Department of Justice published a sanctuary jurisdiction list that includes Washington state and Seattle due to the Keep Washington Working Act, while Spokane County was removed and the City of Spokane was never listed.
- Spokane receives federal pass-through funding from the state, so cuts to state programs could reduce dollars to the city and local service providers; officials note over 50 million dollars was pulled this term and Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has filed lawsuits.
- Courts have stepped in twice to block similar funding moves even as the White House reaffirmed its intent Thursday; earlier this week the administration walked back nearly $2 billion in cuts, and President Donald Trump did not specify targeted programs.
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