The Trump administration is suspending federal funding for sanctuary cities and states starting in February as part of an escalating crackdown on immigration. In remarks Tuesday at the Detroit Economic Club, President Trump falsely claimed, without any evidence, that sanctuary policies lead to fraud and crime. Data, including by the American Immigration Council, has repeatedly shown immigrants are less likely to commit crimes. The states of California, New York and Illinois are among those considered sanctuary jurisdictions, with policies in place that limit local law enforcement from collaborating with federal immigration agencies.