The Trump administration has initiated a federal lawsuit against New York City to challenge its sanctuary city policies, claiming these laws violate the Supremacy Clause. The lawsuit references a recent shooting involving a Customs and Border Patrol officer and argues that the city obstructs immigration enforcement by preventing local agencies from cooperating with federal authorities. It seeks an injunction to halt local laws that protect migrants and block federal immigration law enforcement efforts. The lawsuit names the city, mayor, and local law enforcement agencies as defendants, asserting that local actions hinder federal law enforcement responsibilities.
The challenged provisions of New York City law reflect the City's intentional effort to obstruct the United States' enforcement of federal immigration law, by impeding the consultation and communication between federal and local law enforcement officials that is necessary for the United States to enforce the law and keep Americans safe.
New York City's Sanctuary Provisions have the purpose and effect of making it more difficult for federal immigration officers to carry out their responsibilities in that jurisdiction.
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