The United States Justice Department has initiated legal action against New York City officials, including Mayor Eric Adams, regarding the city's sanctuary policies. The lawsuit claims that these immigration policies have led to dangerous criminals being present in the community, allegedly allowing them to commit serious crimes. Furthermore, the lawsuit contends that such policies constitute an intentional obstruction of federal law enforcement efforts. This legal action is part of a broader trend, following numerous lawsuits against various cities and states that uphold sanctuary protections for migrants.
The United States Justice Department is suing New York City, Mayor Eric Adams and several other city officials over its sanctuary city policies.
The lawsuit alleges that New York's immigration policies have allowed dangerous criminals to roam the streets and commit heinous crimes within the community.
The policies are part of an intentional effort to obstruct federal law enforcement.
This federal case comes on the heels of multiple other lawsuits filed against cities and states across the country with sanctuary policies.
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