Who is Judge William Orrick? The San Francisco judge blocking Trump’s sanctuary city funding cuts
Published on: Aug. 23, 2025, 6:55 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A U.S. judge stopped Donald Trumps plan to cut money from sanctuary cities. These cities, like Los Angeles and Chicago, do not fully follow federal immigration rules. Judge William Orrick said the policy was not legal. The ruling is important for many local governments fighting to keep their federal funding safe.
