U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), agents detain an immigrant in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)
McConnell also said the Trump administration’s action is ultra vires – or done beyond one’s legal authority – and exceeds Congress’s powers under the Spending Clause.
Under the preliminary injunction, the Trump administration is "prohibited from implementing or enforcing the Immigration Enforcement Condition as set forth in the Duffy Directive," McConnell wrote.
He also said the defendants are "prohibited from withholding or terminating federal funding based on the Immigration Enforcement Condition as set forth in the Duffy Directive absent specific statutory authorization."
FEDERAL JUDGE PARTIALLY BLOCKS TRUMP'S EFFORT TO DENY FUNDING TO PRO-DEI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
President Donald Trump (Bill Pugliano via Getty Images)
Most recently, Duffy directed his comments toward California officials who have distanced themselves from immigration enforcement while riots and protests continue to break out in places like Los Angeles.
Duffy has suggested political leaders work better with the Trump administration.
"The USDOT will not fund rogue state actors who refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement," Duffy said Monday. "And to cities that stand by while rioters destroy transportation infrastructure — don’t expect a red cent from DOT, either."
Duffy said in April that federal grants come with the obligation to adhere to federal law.
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"It shouldn’t be controversial – enforce our immigration rules, end anti-American DEI policies, and protect free speech. These values reflect the priorities of the American people, and I will take action to ensure compliance," he said.
Fox News Digital’s Charles Creitz contributed to this report.
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