Trump ordered the identification of cities and states failing to comply with federal immigration laws, threatening federal funding cuts. Bondi announced the Justice Department is suing New York City and its mayor for obstructing law enforcement through sanctuary city policies. The DOJ's lawsuit claims these policies violate the Constitution's supremacy clause and hinder federal immigration enforcement. New York City has been noted for its long history of being a sanctuary city since 1989, with intensifying efforts to counter federal immigration laws. Previous legal actions were also taken against New York state officials for similar reasons.
Trump directed Bondi and Homeland Security to identify non-complying cities and states regarding federal immigration laws, threatening funding cuts if compliance did not improve.
The DOJ's lawsuit claims New York's sanctuary city policies obstruct law enforcement and violate the Constitution's supremacy clause, hindering enforcement of federal immigration laws.
Bondi stated that if New York's leaders fail to protect citizens, the administration will take necessary steps, reinforcing the federal stance against sanctuary city policies.
The DOJ noted New York City's long history as a sanctuary city, claiming its policies have increasingly obstructed the enforcement of federal immigration laws since 1989.
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