Following Attorney General Pam Bondi's directive to freeze federal funding for sanctuary cities, the mayors of several such jurisdictions have agreed to appear before the House Oversight Committee in March. Bondi's order, issued on her first day at the Department of Justice, halts funding to cities that shield undocumented immigrants and obstructs federal immigration enforcement efforts. The directive also mandates investigations into jurisdictions hindering law enforcement, with potential prosecution for non-compliance.

Attorney General Pam Bondi's first day included directives addressing sanctuary cities and other key issues. (Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA)

The House Oversight Committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), had initially invited the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York City to testify in February. After coordinating schedules, the hearing is now slated for March 5th. The mayors are expected to address their sanctuary policies and their impact on public safety and immigration enforcement, providing relevant documents and communications.

Rep. James Comer, Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, is leading the inquiry into sanctuary city policies. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Comer has expressed concerns about the policies, arguing they compromise public safety and endanger ICE agents. He criticized the prioritization of undocumented criminals over citizens and stated his intention to hold the mayors accountable, seeking solutions to ensure compliance with federal immigration laws.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is among the sanctuary city mayors called to testify. (Adam Gray for Fox News Digital)

The testimony comes as ICE continues to apprehend undocumented criminals in sanctuary cities nationwide, a practice initiated under the Trump administration.