Immigration Resolution Threatens Vital Funding | Gainesville News

Gainesville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Alachua County and Gainesville are eyeing an immigration resolution—but a powerful local taskforce warns it could cost them over $11 million in federal funding, jeopardizing critical services for homeless individuals, domestic violence survivors, and sexual assault victims. With HUD tightening grant guidelines and an executive order blocking taxpayer money from supporting sanctuary policies, the taskforce fears the resolution could be seen as too lenient, risking vital funding for thousands. County and city commissioners are set to debate sample resolutions in August and July, respectively…