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Which court overturned the executive order revoking funding for sanctuary cities?

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A federal court overturned the executive order issued by President Trump that revoked funding for sanctuary cities. Jeff Sessions, as Attorney General, had adopted a hard line on sanctuary cities and supported the order, which sought to punish cities that did not comply with federal immigration policy.
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