> they can and do set conditions for getting that money. The courts have set significant limits on the conditions that can be set[1]. Perhaps such withholding

> they can and do set conditions for getting that money. The courts have set significant limits on the conditions that can be set[1]. Perhaps such withholding would pass legal muster, perhaps it wouldn't, but I guarantee you it would be challenged. Look at the defund sanctuary cities executive order court challenges[2][3]. There's plenty of precedent for the federal government to not be able to withhold funds because local agencies won't cooperate. [1] https://www.everycrsreport.com/files/20170323_R44797_36eb380c05663646f82405ecc6d512de9bf7968a.pdf#page=7 https://www.everycrsreport.com/files/20170323_R44797_36eb380... [2] https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/361297-federal-judge-makes-permanent-ruling-against-trumps-sanctuary-city https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/361297-federal-j... [3] https://www.sfcityattorney.org/2021/03/04/final-victory-for-san-francisco-in-sanctuary-city-case-against-trump-administration/ https://www.sfcityattorney.org/2021/03/04/final-victory-for-...