Trump's executive order threatens federal funding cuts or legal action for cities or states that continue to maintain their sanctuary status.

Another Trump executive order on sanctuary cities could affect states like Connecticut and cities like New Haven, Middletown and New London.

The Trump administration escalated its showdown with Democratic-led states and cities over immigration enforcement on Monday, announcing that the president will sign executive orders that will “unleash America’s law enforcement to pursue criminals” and direct federal agencies to publish a list of “sanctuary cities” that do not cooperate with immigration agents.