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Watch live: House Judiciary panel examines sanctuary city policies

A House Judiciary panel will examine sanctuary policies Tuesday morning, with a focus on their impact on public safety. The hearing comes as the Trump administration and Republicans continue targeting sanctuary jurisdictions, including efforts to withhold federal funding from states and cities that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement authorities. The move has received backlash and…

· 68 words· updated September 1, 2026 at 09:57 AM
People in the audience hold up signs as the Los Angeles City Council considers a “sanctuary city” ordinance at City Hall in Los Angeles, California, on November 19, 2024. (Photo by Etienne LAURENT / AFP) (Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images)
People in the audience hold up signs as the Los Angeles City Council considers a “sanctuary city” ordinance at City Hall in Los Angeles, California, on November 19, 2024. (Photo by Etienne LAURENT / AFP) (Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images)

A House Judiciary panel will examine sanctuary policies Tuesday morning, with a focus on their impact on public safety.

The hearing comes as the Trump administration and Republicans continue targeting sanctuary jurisdictions, including efforts to withhold federal funding from states and cities that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement authorities. The move has received backlash and legal action .

The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. EDT.

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