The Trump administration is pushing to challenge sanctuary city policies, with federal prosecutors instructed to investigate and potentially prosecute state and municipal officials who refuse to enforce immigration laws. A recent memo from acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove emphasizes that federal law prohibits state and local resistance to immigration enforcement. Additionally, the administration has ordered the closure of all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices in federal agencies, with employees placed on paid leave. All related programs and contracts are to be terminated. In line with this, President Trump signed executive orders to end race- and sex-based preferences in federal hiring and ensure discrimination protections based on individual merit. He argued that DEI initiatives have led to harmful preferences, undermining safety and merit in key sectors like aviation, law enforcement, and government.