President Trump will sign an executive order Monday targeting sanctuary cities that defy federal immigration laws. The order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to compile a list of cities that aren’t cooperating. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the list will include “state and local jurisdictions that obstruct the enforcement of federal immigration laws.”
“It’s quite simple — obey the law, respect the law, and don’t obstruct federal immigration officials and law enforcement officials when they are simply trying to remove public safety threats from our nation’s communities,” Leavitt said. She added that the published list will hold local officials accountable. The announcement came during a Monday morning briefing alongside Trump’s border czar Tom Homan.
Leavitt and Homan spoke at 8:30 a.m. EDT to preview the executive action. They highlighted Trump’s immigration efforts during his first 100 days back in office. The list of sanctuary cities is a centerpiece of the administration’s latest crackdown.
Trump will also sign a second executive order on Monday. This one aims to “strengthen and unleash America’s law enforcement to pursue criminals and protect innocent citizens,” Leavitt said. Both orders are expected to be signed at 5 p.m.
As of Monday, Trump will have signed over 140 executive orders in his first 100 days, according to the White House. Officials say it underscores Trump’s aggressive approach to immigration and public safety. The administration is pushing hard to show results early in the term.
Last week, a federal judge ruled against a previous Trump order involving sanctuary cities. The judge found it likely unconstitutional to block federal funds from jurisdictions like Monterey County, Oakland, and San Francisco. The ruling stops enforcement of that order for now.
Still, the White House kept up the pressure on Monday. Officials displayed signs showing 100 individuals arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Each poster included a photo and the crimes allegedly committed, marking Trump’s first 100 days back in office.