Twenty Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging its policy of conditioning over $1 billion in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant funding on states' cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit argues that the administration is unlawfully requiring states to assist with immigration enforcement activities to receive grants intended to support crime victims. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined the multistate coalition, highlighting the importance of these funds for programs aiding survivors. Nevada, which received $24 million in 2024 for victim compensation, is also part of the coalition. The legal action contends that the administration and the Department of Justice are exceeding their constitutional and administrative authority by imposing these immigration-related conditions. The states seek to have these conditions removed to ensure uninterrupted funding for crime victim support programs.