Pam Bondi didn’t float a warning. She delivered an ultimatum. “You better be abiding by our federal policies and with our federal law enforcement, because if you aren’t, we’re going to come after you.” https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bondi-puts-sanctuary-cities-nationwide-notice-after-dc-police-federal-takeover
Any sanctuary jurisdiction that continues to put illegal aliens ahead of American citizens can either come to the table or see us in court.
Today @TheJusticeDept delivered demand letters to sanctuary cities, counties, and states — a key step in our strategic effort to eradicate… pic.twitter.com/aKWNCY4hJN
— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) August 14, 2025
Thirty-two mayors and multiple governors now have until August 19 to send written proof of compliance—plus a list of actions dismantling any local laws that block federal immigration enforcement. https://www.denver7.com/news/politics/trumps-doj-threatens-colorado-with-legal-action-pulling-of-federal-funding-over-states-sanctuary-policies
The DOJ’s own list targets 12 states, 4 counties, and 19 cities, including California, New York, Illinois, Oregon, Washington, and cities like New Orleans, Hoboken, Rochester, and Seattle. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-publishes-list-sanctuary-jurisdictions
Bondi’s letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom makes the stakes plain: “Individuals operating under the color of law… to obstruct federal immigration enforcement… may be subject to criminal charges.” https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/bondi-puts-sanctuary-cities-nationwide-on-notice-after-dc-police-federal-takeover/ar-AA1KAoe1
Hannity: DC, LA, San Francisco, New York City, California. What does this mean in reality for all of these locations, municipalities, states moving forward?
Bondi: They must comply. I sent out letters to all of these mayors and the governors saying you must comply. We want to… pic.twitter.com/KWvKJw4F6S
— Acyn (@Acyn) August 15, 2025
This is backed by Executive Order 14287 and it’s not just bluster. The threats include lawsuits, funding cuts, and prosecution. Sanctuary policies are being labeled as national security risks.
The collision is inevitable. State laws often protect sanctuary policies, while federal orders now demand their removal. That’s a direct clash with Home Rule protections, and there’s no roadmap for mayors caught in the crossfire.
Bondi isn’t opening talks. She’s counting down the days. And the penalty for silence is not a fine—it’s federal intervention.