A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Trump administration that sought to block New York City's sanctuary laws, according to a report from The New York Times.
The ruling was the latest defeat for the administration as it continues its mass deportation campaign. Sanctuary policies generally limit how local police and officials cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, and the administration has challenged such laws in several cities and states.
The dismissal means the city's policies remain in effect for now. Legal observers have closely followed the case, since it tests how far the federal government can go in overriding local decisions about immigration cooperation.
The decision adds to a growing body of court rulings on sanctuary jurisdictions, many of which have so far favored local governments. The administration has signaled it may continue to pursue its immigration priorities through other legal and policy channels.
Source: New York Times Top Stories · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing