“My Administration will not allow Federal tax dollars to fund cities that allow themselves to deteriorate into lawless zones,” the president’s memo states. “It is imperative that the Federal Government review the use of Federal funds by jurisdictions that permit anarchy, violence, and destruction in America’s cities.”The federal government provides funding for cities in a variety of ways. It specifically calls for a review of federal funding that goes to Portland, Ore.; New York City; Seattle; and D.C. Legal experts said the White House maneuver to restrict funding would almost certainly be met by an immediate challenge in court. “This is a campaign document coming out of the White House,” Berger said. The rest of us know it is dangerous, destructive, and divisive.”ADADWhite House officials say the restrictions on federal funding are aimed to encourage cities to crack down on violent protesters.

Source: Washington Post September 03, 2020 00:32 UTC