Duffy pledges to pull funding from ‘rogue state actors’ bucking immigration enforcement

By Jenny Goldsberry

Published June 16, 2025 4:00pm ET

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that states attempting to thwart the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts to deport people in the country illegally are risking to “forfeit the funding” from his department.

Duffy’s declaration followed President Donald Trump’s announcement calling for expanded ICE raids throughout sanctuary cities, including New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago.