Jim Jordan Looks to Defund Sanctuary Cities in the Name of "Border Security"

House Judiciary Chair discusses upcoming bills, funding allocations, and Republican priorities on immigration reform.

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, expressed openness to defunding sanctuary cities and underscored border security as the top priority for Republicans in an interview Thursday, amid ongoing debates over immigration policy in Congress. The comments come as lawmakers grapple with a surge in migrant arrivals and a polarized political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms.