Trump Administration Sues New York over Law Blocking Immigration Arrests at Courthouses
- The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit on Thursday in Albany challenging New York's 2020 law blocking immigration arrests at courthouses.
- The law was enacted during Trump's first term to prevent federal officials from arresting individuals at courthouses without warrants, prompting litigation over federal supremacy.
- The lawsuit claims the law frustrates immigration enforcement and argues arrests at courthouses are safer due to security screenings and public safety.
- U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi criticized New York for implementing policies that hinder the apprehension of undocumented immigrants, while a state senator described federal courts as "hunting grounds" during the Trump administration.
- This legal action is the latest in a series targeting sanctuary policies, and New York officials vow to defend the law to ensure access to courts without fear.
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DOJ Sues New York Over Law Criminalizing Federal Immigration Arrests at Courthouses
Democrats across America thought they had found the perfect loophole. They declared their cities “sanctuaries.” They thought they could ignore federal immigration law. But something... The post DOJ Sues New York Over Law Criminalizing Federal Immigration Arrests at Courthouses appeared first on Patriot Journal.
Trump administration sues NY over law barring warrantless ICE arrests at courthouses
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The Trump administration sued New York state Thursday over a law that blocks immigration officials from arresting people at New York courthouses, saying it purposely shields dangerous criminals.
Trump administration sues New York over law barring ICE from courthouses - West Hawaii Today
The Trump administration sued New York on Thursday over a state law that largely blocks immigration agents from conducting arrests in state or local courthouses, arguing that the measure is an unconstitutional effort to stymie immigration enforcement efforts.
DOJ sues New York over law shielding immigrants from federal detention
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued New York over its “Protect Our Courts Act,” arguing the law intentionally shields even dangerous individuals from lawful federal detention. The agency also criticized the law for criminalizing federal agents who violate the protections, essentially arguing it punishes them for doing their job. “Through these enactments, New York obstructs federal law enforcement and facilitates the evasion of federal law b…
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