Applaud the Court for Defending Sanctuary Policies

In a powerful ruling for state rights and immigrant protections, a federal judge just blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to force Illinois and Chicago to help carry out mass deportations.

Judge Lindsay Jenkins ruled that the Trump administration’s lawsuit violated the Tenth Amendment, which protects states from federal overreach. The court made it clear: states and cities cannot be forced to participate in federal immigration enforcement — and sanctuary policies are fully constitutional.

This decision is a major victory for cities and states that choose to protect their immigrant communities. It reinforces a simple truth: compassion is not a crime, and the federal government cannot commandeer local officials to carry out its political agenda.

Add your name to applaud this landmark ruling and stand with Illinois, Chicago, and every community defending their right to choose safety, dignity, and due process for all.