Zelensky Declares Ukraine Will ‘Never Cede’ Occupied Territories to Russia, Suggests Trump Being Naive About Putin

Kurt Zindulka 27 Mar 2025

Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday evening that Ukraine will “never cede” the occupied territories to Russia while expressing doubts about the Trump-led efforts to bring peace and suggesting the President is being deceived by Vladimir Putin.

Speaking to the French paper Le Figaro ahead of yet another summit in Paris,Zelensky once again appears to have been emboldened by European allies as they expressed a hardline position towards Moscowin the ongoing U.S.-led negotiations.

“One thing is certain: we will never cede our occupied territories to Russia. These lands belong to the Ukrainians,” Zelensky said. “When will we get them back? Probably not right away. This may have to be done diplomatically. Diplomacy causes fewer victims,” he added.

Since the 2022 invasion, Russia has seized most of the territories in the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia, in addition to having taken over Crimea in 2014.

While Ukraine showed surprise early successes against the much larger Russian army, after three years, the initially mobile war soon descended into trench-like conditions and became relatively static. Since, Ukraine has failed to take back much more territory militarily, even at a high cost of lives.Yet, despite seemingly being in the weaker position, Zelensky and his European backers have demanded that Russia abandon the hard-won territories.

The Russians, for their part, try to assert these regions are rightfully theirs, noting that many in the areas are Russian speakers although, of course, by this stage most Ukrainian speakers will already have fled.

Ahead of peace talks in Riyadh earlier this week, U.S. Special Envoy SteveWitkoff said that Ukraine’s, and indeed the rest of the world’s, willingness to acknowledge that it had lost the territories to Russia would be key to whether a peace settlement could be reached between Moscow and Kyiv.

The Ukrainians raged at Witkoff’s comments and demanded that President Trump sack his top envoy over the conflict. Continuing his doubtful stance towards the U.S. leader, with whom he infamously clashed in the White House last month,Zelensky suggested that Vladimir Putin and the Russians were conning Trump.

“Donald Trump tried to create good diplomatic relations with Russia. But this kind of method doesn’t work with a man like Putin… If Donald Trump eases sanctions against Russia, he will only deduce one thing: that he is a weak president and can therefore take the next step,” Zelensky said.

The Ukrainian leader accused Moscow of stalling during the negotiations, claiming that his side was willing to accept an unconditional ceasefire during the talks in Saudi Arabia, but that the Russians had laid out a list of preconditions, such as the lifting of economic sanctions.This, Zelensky claimed, demonstrated that Vladimir Putin is not serious about seeking a peace settlement.

Zelensky went on to claim that “Putin is trying to buy time and that he is preparing for a spring offensive” and that Kyiv has shared “intelligence with our allies” about plans from Moscow to launch further attacks in the Sumy and the Kharkiv regions.“[Putin] already wanted to launch this operation eight months ago, but we prevented him thanks to our intervention in Kursk. That’s why today he needs time,” he said. (LIE)

Zelensky’s comments came ahead of another summit of European leaders in Parison Thursday, during which they will further discuss the prospect of a British and European peacekeeping force being deployed to Ukraine in the event of a peace settlement.

In a press conference ahead of the talks, French President Macron announced an additional two billion euros in military aid to Kyiv, saying: “The goal is to keep Ukraine on its feet. France will continue its commitment, in consultation with its European partners and allies.”

The French president also demanded that Russia agree to a 30-day ceasefire “without preconditions”. This came as the European Union said that it would not lift its sanctions on Moscow unless the Russians retreat from “the entire territory” of Ukraine.

“The end of unprovoked and unjustified Russian aggression in Ukraine and the unconditional withdrawal of all Russian military forces from the entire Ukrainian territory would be the main prerequisites for changing or lifting sanctions,” a Brussels spokesman said.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/03/27/zelensky-declares-ukraine-will-never-cede-occupied-territories-to-russia-suggests-trump-being-naive-about-putin/

27 Mar, 2025 18:55

Finland risks becoming a ‘battlefield’ against Russia – former EU adviser

The Nordic nation’s recent NATO membership could spell catastrophe, Sakari Linden has told RT

Finland’s decision to abandon neutrality and join NATO could prove catastrophic, as it risks turning the country into a battlefield in a potential conflict with Russia, former EU Parliament adviser Sakari Linden has warned.

Linden spoke to RT on Thursday, on the sidelines of the International Arctic Forum in Murmansk.

Finland has an almost 1,300-kilometer-long border with Russia, and officially joined the US-led military bloc in April 2023 following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict.

By joining NATO, Finland “abandoned decades of neutrality,” which had provided the country with independence, prosperity, and security, Linden said.

“Every time in history when Finland becomes very aligned with… Western powers,” it becomes, in Linden’s words, “some kind of natural resources reservoir of the West.”

The country then loses its independence and “risks becoming a battlefield against Russia,” he warned.

Linden saidFinland’s positionbetween East and West gives it “==geopolitical balance,” and that it benefits most from acting as a trade bridge between Russia and the EU.

The former EU adviser further noted that during the Cold War, Finland was a “neutral” country that traded with both the West and the East. He said thatit has often been the West that sought to restrict Finland’s trade with Russia, while “Russia has never forbidden Finland” from trading with the West.

Now that Finland has totally aligned with Western powers in foreign and security policy – which Linden said “want to put pressure on Russia” –Helsinki is the one bearing the “burden of all the security risks.”

Since joining the US-led bloc, the Finnish government has embarked on a militarization push, including expanding military training and urging the population to prepare for a possible war with Russia.

NATO’s eastern members have long declared Russia to be a direct threat, and Western officials have repeatedly claimed that if Moscow wins the Ukraine conflict, it could target other European countries.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed any possibility of a military advance against NATO as “nonsense,” arguing that the supposed threat of a Russian attack is being used by European politicians to scare their citizens to extract more resources from them and justify increased military spending.

At the same time, Russia has repeatedly warned against what it describes as NATO’s unprecedented military activity near its western borders in recent years.

https://www.rt.com/news/614870-finland-nato-membership-russia/

I knew this would happen, getting out is harder than getting in.

Zelensky Launches Scathing New Attack on Trump Team – ‘He’s Good at Real Estate, This is Different.’

Zelensky singled out a friend of President Trump, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, who recently appeared in an interview with Tucker Carlson and spoke at length about the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

“I think that Witkoff often quotes the Kremlin narratives…I can’t be ungrateful to the Americans for everything they did, but they are often, unfortunately, under the influence of Russian narratives,” Zelensky said.

The Ukrainian leader went on toseemingly insult Witkoff, saying,“He doesn’t look like a military man. He doesn’t look like a general, and he doesn’t have such experience. As far as I know, he is very good at selling and buying real estate. And this is a little different.”

Zelensky, a former television comedian, also has no prior military command experience.

The remarks come just weeks after a disrespectful Zelensky was kicked out of the White House after President Trump warned him that he was gambling with World War Three. While Zelensky attempted to apologize for his behavior, Ukrainian officials continued attacking the Trump administration.

Zelensky has a history of ungrateful behavior behind closed doors. A phone call between him and former President Joe Biden in June 2022 revealed that he had angered the former President with his lack of gratitude and constant demands.

https://thenationalpulse.com/2025/03/27/zelensky-launches-scathing-new-attack-on-trump-team-hes-good-at-real-estate-this-is-different/

President Trump should turn off the weapons, secret sources and moneysince Zelensky said yesterday, "Trump turning them, he said we didn't miss them and we did as well without them in Kursk. If that is true pull all support. Oh and pull out all the American soldiers operating all the equipment in Ukraine since the Ukrainians can't run of the weapons.

Zelensky Rejects Any Peace Deal That Surrenders Territory.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly stated that Ukraine will not surrender any territories to Russia that have been under Russian control since 2022. Following Russia’s 2022 invasion, regions such as Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia have come under Russian control, in addition to Crimea, which was annexed in 2014.

Despite failed offensives to regain control over the territories since 2022, Ukraine, supported by European allies, continues to demand Russia’s withdrawal.

“One thing is certain: we will never cede our occupied territories to Russia. These lands belong to the Ukrainians,” Zelensky said in an interview with Le Figaro.

Ahead of upcoming peace talks, U.S. Special Envoy SteveWitkoff suggested Ukraine’s acknowledgment of losing these territories might be pivotal for a peace agreement. This comment sparked objections from Ukraine, with Zelensky urging the dismissal of Witkoff and yet again criticizing President Donald J. Trump’s diplomatic approach toward Russia.

Zelensky expressed skepticism about Trump’s ability to effectively handle relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, cautioning that easing sanctions could be perceived as a weakness. He also accused Russia of obstructing peace negotiations, alleging that Moscow demands preconditions like lifting sanctions before agreeing to a ceasefire.

While President Trump has engaged in dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a ceasefire, theRussians have accused the Ukrainians of violating an agreement not to target energy infrastructure.

Zelensky and his officials continue to undermine the Trump administration’s efforts while European nations like France and the UK talk of deploying troops to the country.

https://thenationalpulse.com/2025/03/27/zelensky-rejects-any-peace-deal-that-surrenders-territory/

Trump should find the billions that the Oligarchs and Zelensky have stolen since the beginning of this money laudering war, and take it back.

March 27, 2025

2 HOURS AGO

REPORT: US Halts Funding to WTO.

IN BRIEF:

What Happened: The United States has halted its payments to the World Trade Organization as part of President Trump’s effort to curb international spending.

Who’s Involved: President Donald Trump, U.S. delegates to the WTO, WTO officials, and trade representatives.

Where & When: Geneva; the funding pause began in early 2025, with arrears building since late 2024.

Key Quote: “Generally, arrears can impact the operational capacity of the WTO Secretariat… [we] have plans in place to operate within the financial limitations imposed by any arrears.” — WTO spokesman Ismaila Dieng

Fallout:The U.S. now owes over $25 million, is in “Category 1 arrears,” and has lost privileges such as presiding over WTO bodies. The WTO is quietly preparing contingency plans.

Why It Matters:This deepens the Trump administration’s retreat from global institutions and could weaken the WTO’s ability to manage global trade disputes if prolonged.

IN FULL:

According to sources, the United States has frozen its financial contributions to the World Trade Organization (WTO).The payments have been suspended pending a review of Washington’s support for international organizations.

The freeze aligns with President Donald J. Trump’s America First policy agenda. During his first term, Trump attempted to reform the WTO alongside Japan and the European Union.Now, his administration appears intent on sidelining the Geneva-based body by cutting off funding entirely.

The U.S. was expected to contribute around 11 percent of the WTO’s $232 million annual budget. However, as of December 2024, under the former Biden-Harris regime, Washington already owed around $25.7 million.

Due to the unpaid dues, the United States has been downgraded under WTO rules.This means its representatives can no longer chair WTO bodies or access certain official documents.

The WTO’s spokesman, Ismaila Dieng, confirmed that the Secretariat is managing resources prudently and preparing contingency plans for continued financial pressure. However,if the pause in U.S. contributions persists, it could have broader consequences for the organization’s operational capacity.

“The Secretariat continues to manage its resources prudently and has plans in place to operate within the financial limitations imposed by any arrears,” Dieng said.

The White House and the U.S. mission in Geneva have yet to publicly acknowledge the funding freeze. However, sources familiar with a private WTO budget meeting held on March 4 saidthe U.S. delegation provided no timeline for a final decision. If left unresolved, the U.S. funding gap could further destabilize the WTO. The administration is also pushing to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) and has slashed support for multiple other international bodies.

https://thenationalpulse.com/2025/03/27/report-us-halts-funding-to-wto/

Do the same thing to the UN now, President Trump, please

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Mike Waltz’s Venmo Account Reveals Phone Contacts Including Top Reporters.

IN BRIEF:

❓What Happened: Mike Waltz, the U.S. National Security Adviser, reportedly left his Venmo account publicly accessible, revealing a list of his contacts amid a controversy over leaked military plans.

👥 Who’s Involved: Mike Waltz, Susie Wiles, Pete Hegseth, Walker Barrett, Dan Crenshaw, journalists like Bret Baier and Brian Kilmeade, and the editor-in-chief of the Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg.

📍 Where & When: The incident was initially reported by Wired, with the account visibility changed as of Wednesday. The Signal chat leak came to light a few days prior.

💬 Key Quote: Waltz stated, “I take full responsibility,” Waltz said regarding the inadvertent addition of Jeffrey Goldberg to a sensitive national security group chat.

⚠️ Impact: The exposure reignited debate in Washington, prompting calls for resignation from some Democrats.

IN FULL:

A recent report indicates that Mike Waltz, President Donald J. Trump‘s National Security Advisor, had left his Venmo account openly accessible to the public. This revelation adds to the growing controversy surrounding his involvement in a group chat that allegedly leaked sensitive military strategies to the media. Waltz’s Venmo profile, bearing his image, was accessible until it was set to private Wednesday after numerous media inquiries.

The account’s public friend list contained 328 individuals, including figures such as Walker Barrett of the National Security Council and Susie Wiles, chief of staff at the White House. Both Barrett and Wiles were mentioned in connection with a Signal messaging group where planning for a U.S. military operation in Yemen was reportedly leaked, stirring significant concern in the capital. Politicians, including Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), and media figures, like Bret Baier, were also among Waltz’s connections on the app.

Amid an intense response from Washington’s political circles, Waltz accepted full accountability for the controversy, despite President Trump’s statementsuggesting a “lower level” staff member had caused the issue. Democrat lawmakers on Capitol Hill have called for the resignations of both Waltz and Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense who shared the allegedly sensitive information regarding airstrike schedules.

Following the inquiry by reporters, Waltz and Wiles opted to set their Venmo accounts to private. The exposure of private dealings and a chain of high-profile political and media figures attests to potential vulnerabilities in maintaining security and privacy in digital spaces. The incident has triggered demands for stricter oversight and accountability in data and operational security, highlighting the complexities faced by those in governmental advisory roles.

(Honestly, I don’t know how these people do not know that any info they have leads to the President of the US, and could aid assassination attempts, sabotage or violations of state secrets, etc.Is that how his emails at Mar A Lago were hacked by Iran? WTH is wrong with them?Honestly, what to hell is wrong with them?Did Secret Service ever give his staff instructions on how to keep him safe from cyber threats? I think Sundance is right, Waltz will be the first to be released from Trump’s team.)

https://thenationalpulse.com/2025/03/27/mike-waltzs-venmo-account-reveals-phone-contacts-including-top-reporters/

I find it suspicious that Wired only found Trump's aides and admin accounts wide open, did they investigate any left wing democrats, law firms, Judges, etc. if they didn't this is not as big of a story as they are saying.

If Wired only did Trump team, then other investigators anons should go on Wired and find the leftists that also did this. And release the info tomorrow.

>>22830904

notable because JD seems to have a memory and understandingway beyond the turds in the media, and he tells the truth.

>>22830823

Did he say that in 2025, not 2024?

>>22830823

Damn it, you little FUCKER, Trump never said Israel, he said Iran, get his original truth, not your transcription.

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

Big threats on my life by Iran. The entire U.S. Military is watching and waiting. Moves were already made by Iran that didn’t work out, but they will try again. Not a good situation for anyone. I am surrounded by more men, guns, and weapons than I have ever seen before. Thank you to Congress for unanimously approving far more money to Secret Service - Zero “NO” Votes, strictly bipartisan. Nice to see Republicans and Democrats get together on something. An attack on a former President is a Death Wish for the attacker!

Sep 25, 2024, 12:34 AM

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113196325135640926

>>22830790Notable

Posting some below.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford Vows to “inflict as much pain as possible on the American people”

March 27, 2025 | Sundance |

President Donald Trump talks about placing tariffs on Canadian goods. Ontario Premier Doug Ford talks about “inflicting as much pain as possible on the American people.” See the difference? Tell me again how the term “snowmexicans” is insulting. I digress.

A few thoughts.First, apparentlyDoug Ford doesn’t quite understand that tariffs on steel,aluminum and auto imports arenot part of the “reciprocity” tariff regime. They are an entirely different category classified under national security directives to ensure American industrial capacity.

Second, as Canada moves into the “freedom fries” phase, voices like DougFord might want to consider the end of this continuumthat finds the word “embargo” in the lingo. Perhaps President Trump would consider elevating the conversation to “reciprocity” in the banking sector. Again, I digress.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces the Canadian government intention to “inflict as much pain as possible against the American people.” WATCH:

Canadians just don’t get it. Meanwhile, as it was within most of the originating negotiations of the USMCA,Mexico smartly stays quiet as stompy feet Canada draws the attention from President Donald Trump.

Canadians want to “inflict as much pain as possible” upon Americans.

♦Revoketheir free Visa access.

♦Closethe border.

♦Embargoall goods.

♦Restrictfinancial services.

♦Turn offSwift access in Canada.

Let’s see how an independent Canada can function and “inflict pain.”

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/03/27/ontario-premier-doug-ford-vows-to-inflict-as-much-pain-as-possible-on-the-american-people/

https://youtu.be/B4HbLABJusk

It sounds like Ford hates American citizens personally, and he's not discussing this like a negotiation,but personal animus to our citizens. Trump would never threaten to hurt the Canadian people directly, this is business matter, not a personal animus of the people.

I don't understand how Canada thinks they can charge outrageous tariffs, but American can never be allowed to do equal tariffs?

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27 Mar, 2025 21:22

Putin proposes the UN to temporary govern Ukraine

Russian president has reiterated that current authorities in Ukraine are illegitimate as there were no elections held

Russian President Vladimir Putin hassuggested discussing the establishment of temporary governance in Ukraine, under the guidance of the UN and several countries. Theaim would be to conduct electionsin the country since Vladimir Zelensky’s presidential term officially expired in May 2024.

Moscow sees no clear way to sign any agreements with Kiev since “other leaders might come tomorrow,” Putin explained on Thursday night while addressing the sailors of the Arkhangelsk nuclear submarine.

“In such cases, international practice follows a well-known path within the framework of the United Nations peacekeeping activities; several instances have already demonstratedwhat is referred to as external management or temporary administration”, he suggested.

External powers shouldfacilitate elections in Ukraine to “establish a capable governmentthat has the trust of the people”, Putin stressed. After that, the new Ukrainian government could begin negotiations with Moscow andsign a peace agreement “that would be recognized around the worldand will be reliable and stable.”

However, Putin also stressed that temporary governance is only one possible option.“In general, we support resolving conflicts peacefully, including this one, but not at our expense”, he concluded.

The US recently brokered a limited ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, placing a moratorium on attacks on energy infrastructure. Ukraine’s Zelensky has publicly supported the 30-day partial ceasefire, which is supposed to involve reciprocal suspension of attacks by Kiev’s forces.

The Russian Ministry of Defense, however, has reported multiple Ukrainian violations of the agreement, which it described as aimed at undermining US President Donald Trump’s mediation efforts between Moscow and Kiev.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday thatMoscow will honor its obligations despite Ukrainian actions, since the agreement represents positive diplomatic engagement with the Trump administration.

Earlier this week, US officials met separately with Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Saudi Arabia. Following the talks, Moscow said it was willing to revive the Black Sea Grain Initiative, an arrangement that was originally mediated by the UN and Türkiye and expired in 2023.

https://www.rt.com/russia/614881-putin-proposes-un-govern-ukraine/

It’s really time for this to happen, because the current Nazi’s in control never will want peace, this whole thing will be dragged out for ever. With every country burdened by the cost of supporting it. I hope this gets momentum, it sure looks like Zelensky and others are incapable of peace.Plus Zelensky and others shouldn't be able to send their young men or what's left into the woodchipper of death forever, they've already sacrifices 1.5 million dead and severely injured whenthey will never will this war.

27 Mar, 2025 20:27

Putin's move: Why Ukraine fears the ceasefire deal it helped shape

Kiev pushed for a deal — now it’s nervous about the outcome

A month of intense diplomacy has paid off. Russia and Ukraine, with US mediation, have reached their first formal agreement – so far limited to reducing hostilities. The deal outlines a 30-day ceasefire in the Black Sea and a moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure.Superficially, this resembles the “fake” air and naval ceasefire once floated by France and Britain to box Russia into a strategic dilemma. But the result turned out very differently.

Notably, Western European players are absent. Discussions about a second phase involving peacekeepers from France and the UK have stalled.

Despite the noise,there will be no EU personnel monitoring this ceasefire. Instead, Russia has used the talks to extract valuable concessions from the Trump administration – chief among them, help regaining access to global agricultural markets.

The US has now placed sanctions relief for Rosselkhozbank, Russian food and fertiliser exporters, and shipping access to international ports on the agenda. These were the very demands Moscow had raised during the original 2022 Black Sea Grain Initiative, but at the time it received only vague UN assurances. Now, Russia has firm traction.

The energy truce also tilted in Moscow’s favour.Ukraine had wanted it to apply to all critical infrastructure, but the final version – negotiated by Russia and the US –is much narrower. It restricts attacks only on energy-related targets: oil refineries, power plants, hydroelectric stations, pipelines, and so forth.This specificity robs Kiev of opportunities to claim Russian ceasefire violations.

But there are caveats. The biggest:it remains unclear whether the ceasefire has actually come into force. All three parties have issued contradictory statements with conflicting terms.

On the Black Sea deal, for instance, the Kremlin says the ceasefire will not begin until sanctions are lifted. It also claims the agreement allows Russia to inspect all ships heading to Ukrainian ports for weapons.

However, the Ukrainian and US versions omit these conditions.Kiev even asserts that Russian naval vessels are barred from the western Black Sea and that the ceasefire started on 25 March.

Similarly, the timeline for the energy truce is disputed. Moscow insists it began on 18 March, the day of the Putin-Trump phone call. If so, Ukraine is already in breach: recent attacks on Russian infrastructure, such as the strike on the Sudzha gas station, occurred after that date. It’s no surprise then that Zelensky insists the ceasefire only began a week later.

In short, while a ceasefire has been announced, its fragility is obvious. There may not even be a unified written document. Its provisions are being interpreted differently by each party, andthe sheer number of caveats allows any participant to declare the deal void at will. As a result, any real progress toward peace remains uncertain.

Now comes the most delicate phase: the battle for narrative dominance. The next few weeks will be filled with technical talks, diplomatic testing, and mutual accusations.Kiev’s aim is to portray Russia as violating the deal,

hoping Trump will respond by tightening sanctions and increasing military aid.Moscow, by contrast, seeks to depict Ukraine as the spoiler, thereby strengthening its position in Washington and perhaps even reviving discussions about Zelensky’s future.

Who will succeed in this information war?Russia enters with a clear advantage: the deep mistrust that now exists between the White House and Bankova. Moreover, Trump has broader ambitions, including dismantling the Russia-China partnership.That aim may guide his approach to Moscow far more than anything Zelensky says.

The next big test is the long-delayed agreement on Ukraine’s subsoil resources– a key American interest that Zelensky sabotaged with his recent Washington visit. A revised 40-page draft is reportedly in the works, andinsiders suggest it will be more demanding than the original.

Will Zelensky hold his ground? Or fold under pressure?The answer could reshape the peace process. If the Ukrainian leader concedes, Trump may move closer to Russia. If not, relations could once again stall.

Whatever happens, the US-Russia-Ukraine triangle is entering a new, unpredictable chapter. But for now, it is Russia that appears to have gained the most from this uneasy ceasefire – not least by turning a Western pressure tactic into a platform for negotiation on its own terms.

https://www.rt.com/russia/614879-putins-move-why-ukraine-fears/

Mar. 27, 2025

DC’s Sanctuary City Status is Now Hanging by a Thread.

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee approved a bill on Wednesday to dismantle sanctuary city laws in Washington, D.C. The proposed legislation—called the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act (H.R.2056)—would prevent the D.C. city government from maintaining policies that limit interactions with federal immigration authorities.

“As our nation’s capital, Washington D.C. should be the safest, most ‘America First’ city in the United States, andCongress has the Constitutional authority to end the city’s sanctuary status. My bill is a small step towards returning Washington DC to We, the People,” Representative Clay Higgins (R-LA)—the bill’s sponsor—said.

If enacted, this bill would bar D.C. officials from restricting the exchange of information regarding individuals’ citizenship or immigration status with federal, state, and local governments. It also mandates cooperation with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requests to detain incarcerated immigrants.

State and local sanctuary laws have been a hindrance to federal immigration authorities, with Massachusetts being an especially infamous example. Often, violent illegal immigrants arrested and charged by local law enforcement are released on bail by far-left judges before federal agents U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can execute detainer orders and take custody of the individual. This leaves ICE agents having to subsequently spend time and resources tracking down the released illegal immigrant criminal and undertaking an operation aimed at their capture.

https://thenationalpulse.com/2025/03/27/dcs-sanctuary-city-status-is-hanging-by-a-thread/