Trump signs executive order requiring list of sanctuary cities and states

Second executive order aims to strengthen and unleash' law enforcement to pursue criminals', White House says

Donald Trump signed two new executive orders on Monday afternoon related to immigration, according to the White House, including one targeting so-called sanctuary cities" and another the administration says will strengthen law enforcement.

One of the orders aims to strengthen and unleash America's law enforcement to pursue criminals and protect innocent citizens", according to the White House. It directs the attorney general to provide resources to the legal defense of police officers who unjustly incur expenses and liabilities for actions taken during the performance of their official duties to enforce the law". The order also includes a directive to [hold] state and local officials accountable" for willfully and unlawfully [directing] the obstruction of criminal law."