The U.S. federal government has filed a lawsuit against New York, challenging the Protect Our Court Act, which prohibits ICE from detaining individuals near courthouses. The law, enacted in December 2020, aims to protect all immigrants, including those legally present, from being arrested in sensitive judicial spaces. The federal complaint argues that the law infringes on their statutory obligation to deport illegal aliens, citing constitutional supremacy. Advocates for the law argue it is essential for upholding the integrity of state courts and protects vulnerable immigrant populations.
The Protect Our Court Act in New York bars ICE arrests near courthouses, sparking a lawsuit as the federal government claims it violates constitutional supremacy.
New York's law aims to protect immigrants but faces backlash from the federal government, which argues it hinders their ability to enforce immigration laws.
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