"The Trump Justice Department could actually say 'OK, we're going to go forward with these grants, and let's fight the case out in court,' " Emanuel said, flanked by a crowd of aldermen and city lawyers. "But they refuse to give municipalities like Chicago and other cities around the country the resources to fight crime and gun violence, because they think fighting us on the principle of being a sanctuary, welcoming city, is more important than helping the police departments get the technology they need to do a better job in public safety."