Attorneys general from 21 jurisdictions have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing officials of withholding grants to support crime victims who are illegal immigrants. The case underscores mounting tensions between state governments and federal policy on immigration and victim assistance.

President Trump is weighing a plan to deploy the National Guard to major cities, including Chicago, New York, and Baltimore. Local leaders insist crime is under control, raising questions about federal overreach and the balance of power.

President Trump celebrated a “big win” after a federal appeals court ruled he could retain control over California’s National Guard. The decision intensifies his ongoing dispute with Governor Gavin Newsom amid protests against immigration raids.

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli warns that potential federal budget cuts could pose significant challenges to the state’s newly enacted $254 billion budget, emphasizing that “the stakes are high for New York if the cuts being discussed in Washington occur.”

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has responded firmly after a Trump administration official suggested he could be arrested over his stance on ICE guidance, calling the threats “chilling” but affirming he is not afraid. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between state and federal approaches to immigration enforcement.