Trump DOJ Sues New York Over Sanctuary Policy Allegedly Undermining Immigration Enforcement
The Trump Department of Justice launched a lawsuit against New York over its sanctuary policy, arguing it undermines immigration enforcement and 'purposefully shields dangerous aliens'. The case targets the city's opposition to a federal law requiring jurisdictions to honor certain immigration detainers.
The US Department of Justice launched a lawsuit against New York on Thursday over its sanctuary policy, claiming it 'purposefully shields dangerous aliens' from deportation and undermines federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit targets the state's Protect Our Courts Act, which was signed into law by former President Donald Trump in 2020. New York officials had argued that the law was unconstitutional, but the DOJ says it is a direct challenge to federal authority on immigration matters. The case is expected to have significant implications for US immigration policy and the relationship between state and federal governments.
