A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot withhold federal funding from 34 cities and counties, including major urban centers such as Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, and Denver, due to their sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. This ruling prevents the administration from using funding cuts as leverage against jurisdictions that restrict collaboration with federal immigration efforts. Separately, Fresno has initiated a lawsuit against the Trump administration over threats to withhold federal funds. Additionally, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from removing Michael Abramowitz, the director of Voice of America, from his position.