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Washington Post
3 days ago
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- Washington Post
D.C. leaders walk a tightrope through Trump's storm of grievances
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) is certainly not alone. The D.C. government stands right there alongside the leading universities, major television networks, top-drawer law firms, federal judges and migrants seeking humanitarian relief that have landed on President Donald Trump's bad side. Oh, yes, add to that list the federal prosecutors who pursued U.S. Capitol rioters and 'sanctuary cities.'
The Independent
3 days ago
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- The Independent
DHS publishes a list of 500 sanctuary cities for ‘obstructing the enforcement' of Trump's deportation plans
The Department of Homeland Security has published a list of 500 sanctuary cities it claims are ' deliberately and shamefully obstructing' the Trump administration's deportation plans. A list of sanctuary jurisdictions, which includes cities, countries and states across the U.S., was posted to the department's website Thursday as the administration increases the pressure on communities it believes are standing in the way of President Donald Trump 's mass deportations agenda. 'These sanctuary city politicians are endangering Americans and our law enforcement in order to protect violent criminal illegal aliens,' Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. 'Sanctuary jurisdictions including cities, counties, and states that are deliberately and shamefully obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws endangering American communities,' the department said. 'Sanctuary cities protect dangerous criminal aliens from facing consequences and put law enforcement in peril.' The list was compiled using a number of factors, including whether the cities or localities identified themselves as sanctuary jurisdictions, how much they complied already with federal officials enforcing immigration laws, if they had restrictions on sharing information with immigration enforcement or had any legal protections for people in the country illegally, according to the department.
CBS News
3 days ago
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- CBS News
NYC among 3 dozen Tri-State area cities named on Trump administration's list targeting sanctuary policies
President Trump's executive order to crack down on sanctuary policies names three dozen cities around New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Executive Order 14287: Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens required the list be published to identify sanctuary jurisdictions based on factors like compliance with federal law enforcement, information restrictions and legal protections for migrants who entered the country illegally. The Department of Homeland Security posted the list Friday, alleging these jurisdictions are "deliberately and shamefully obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws endangering American communities." "Sanctuary cities protect dangerous criminal aliens from facing consequences and put law enforcement in peril," the release said. DHS said each jurisdiction will receive a formal notice of its non-compliance with federal statutes, ordering an immediate review and revision of their policies to align with federal immigration laws. The release noted that the list can be changed at any time and will be updated regularly. New York cities on DHS sanctuary list New York State is named on the list, along with a dozen cities, including New York City. Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to answer questions about the state's sanctuary status next month during a House committee hearing on Capitol Hill. Mayor Eric Adams previously joined the mayors of Boston, Chicago and Denver to address the city's policies, as well. Albany Beacon East Hampton Hudson Ithaca Kingston New Paltz New York City Newburgh Poughkeepsie Rochester Syracuse The following 15 counties are also listed for their sanctuary status: Albany, Dutchess, Monroe, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Saratoga, Suffolk, Sullivan, Tompkins, Ulster, Warren, Wayne, Westchester and Yates. New Jersey cities on DHS sanctuary list New Jersey is also on the list, along with 18 cities and Burlington, Cumberland and Warren counties. Last week, the Justice Department sued Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City, Paterson, and their respective mayors, of their sanctuary policies. Asbury Park Bloomfield Camden East Orange Hoboken Jersey City Leonia Linden Maplewood Montclair Township Newark North Bergen Paterson Plainfield Prospect Park South Orange Trenton Union City Connecticut cities on DHS sanctuary list Connecticut is listed along with its Tri-State neighbors and the following six cities: East Haven Hamden Hartford New Haven New London Windham The overall list names cities in three dozen states across the country. By and large, the Trump administration has not been successful challenging sanctuary city laws. Several prior rulings have said the feds cannot use spending powers, or withhold funds, to coerce compliance with immigration laws. Courts have also ruled that state and local governments have autonomy to determine their own policies. contributed to this report.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Trump administration sues 4 New Jersey cities over ‘sanctuary' policies
Mayor Ras Baraka speaks to supporters and media after a court appearance in Newark, N.J., Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) TRENTON, N.J. — The Trump administration sued four New Jersey cities over their so-called sanctuary city policies aimed at prohibiting police from cooperating with immigration officials, saying the local governments are standing in the way of federal enforcement. The Justice Department filed the suit Thursday against Newark, Jersey City, Paterson and Hoboken in New Jersey federal court. The lawsuit seeks a judgment against the cities and an injunction to halt them from enacting the so-called sanctuary city policies. 'While states and local governments are free to stand aside as the United States performs this important work, they cannot stand in the way,' the suit says. It's the latest case from Republican U.S. President Donald Trump's administration against sanctuary policies. The administration also sued Chicago, Denver, the state of Colorado, and Rochester, New York. There is no official definition for sanctuary policies or sanctuary cities. The terms generally describe limited local cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ICE enforces U.S. immigration laws nationwide but sometimes seeks state and local help. Messages seeking comment were left Friday with the affected cities. Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh said his city would fight the suit, calling it an 'egregious attempt to score political points at Paterson's expense.' 'We will not be intimidated,' he said in a text message. Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla said in a statement the city prides itself on its inclusivity. 'The City of Hoboken will vigorously work to defend our rights, have our day in court, and defeat the Trump Administration's lawlessness. To be clear: we will not back down,' he said. The mayors of all four cities are Democrats. New Jersey's attorney general adopted a statewide Immigrant Trust Directive in 2018, which bars local police from cooperation with federal officials conducting immigration enforcement. The policies adopted by the four cities are similar. The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court that New Jersey's statewide policy could stand, but it's unclear how that court's order might affect the government's case against the four cities. Article by Mike Catalini.
Fox News
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Trump administration sues four New Jersey cities over sanctuary policies
The Trump administration is suing four New Jersey cities, accusing local officials of obstructing federal law and infringing on efforts to combat illegal immigration through their sanctuary city policies. The lawsuit by the Justice Department alleged the cities of Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City and Paterson unlawfully obstructed federal authorities trying to fight illegal immigration. Mayors Ras Baraka of Newark, Ravi Bhalla of Hoboken, Steven Fulop of Jersey City and Andre Sayegh of Paterson are named as defendants, along with the four city councils. "By intent and design, the Challenged Policies are a frontal assault on the federal immigration laws and the federal authorities that administer them," the complaint states. Baraka was recently arrested and charged with trespassing outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in his city. That case was dropped, but U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver was later charged with assault during the protest at Delaney Hall. "The lawsuit against Newark is absurd," Barake said in a statement. "We are not standing in the way of public safety. We are upholding the Constitution, providing oversight, and following the laws and guidelines of the State of New Jersey." He said nothing in the city's policies prevents law enforcement from doing their jobs. "What we refuse to do is turn our city into an arm of federal immigration enforcement, which the courts have already ruled is not our role," he added. Acting Assistant Attorney General Yaakov Roth wrote that local policies are designed to "thwart federal immigration enforcement". "[E]ven where local law enforcement wants to help the United States deal with the nation's immigration crisis, the Challenged Policies impede them from doing so," he wrote. "This not only puts the safety of officers at risk, but also endangers the broader communities they are sworn to protect." The lawsuit comes after federal charges were filed against Baraka, a gubernatorial candidate, for his role during a May 9 clash involving Democratic politicians at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Newark. "Recent events have proven that these New Jersey officials care more about political showmanship than the safety of their communities," said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. "As I have made clear, this Justice Department does not tolerate local officials in sanctuary cities obstructing immigration enforcement: there is more litigation to come." "We will continue to do what we have always done, protect the rights of all our residents, stand on constitutional ground, and reject fear-based politics that divide communities rather than strengthen them," Baraka said. "Hoboken is a community that prides itself on its vibrancy, its cultural diversity, and its inclusivity, and we will continue to stand together as a community for what is fair and just," Bhalla said in a separate statement. "The City of Hoboken will vigorously work to defend our rights, have our day in court, and defeat the Trump Administration's lawlessness. To be clear: we will not back down." "Jersey City gets sued for being a sanctuary city — I guess MAGA ran out of conspiracy theories for the week," Fulop wrote on X in response to the lawsuit. "Here is the truth: Jersey City's policies protect families, reflect our values and have led to record low crime rates. As governor, I won't be bullied. We'll fight this — and win." Fox News Digital has reached out to Sayegh's office. The Trump administration has targeted sanctuary jurisdictions as it continues to catch and deport criminal illegal immigrants. It has filed lawsuits against cities in New York, Colorado and Illinois over attempts to impede immigration enforcement.
