Santa Rosa To Join Lawsuit Challenging Federal Government From Withholding Funds From Sanctuary Cities

Santa Rosa To Join Lawsuit Challenging Federal Government From Withholding Funds From Sanctuary Cities

According to the Press Democrat, the Santa Rosa City Council has unanimously voted to join a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s efforts to withhold funds from so-called “sanctuary cities.” Mayor Mark Stapp stated the move protects an estimated $47 million in federal funding vital for public transportation, housing, and safety services, which could be jeopardized. Santa Rosa joins dozens of other cities, including San Francisco, in the …

Santa Rosa joins lawsuit challenging Trump administration’s ‘sanctuary city’ crackdown

City officials say they’re seeking to protect tens of millions of dollars in federal funds that support a host of city services from housing to public safety.