Cassandra Charles

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed 27 lawsuits against 20 cities, counties, and states since 2025 for implementing sanctuary policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. These policies include limiting ICE agents' activities in public spaces, barring mask-wearing by immigration officers, and preventing local law enforcement from assisting federal authorities in immigration enforcement.

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed 27 lawsuits against 20+ cities, counties, and states since January 2025 targeting sanctuary policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Jurisdictions like Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, a Michigan county, and Philadelphia are among those sued for limiting ICE agents' activities in public spaces and requiring identification. The Trump administration argues these policies violate constitutional precedents, while advocates claim they enhance community trust and public safety.

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed 27 lawsuits against over 20 cities, counties, and states since January 2025 to challenge sanctuary policies that restrict cooperation with immigration enforcement. Jurisdictions targeted include Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, a Michigan county, and Philadelphia, with policies limiting ICE agents' activities and local law enforcement collaboration. The DOJ argues these policies obstruct federal law enforcement, while advocates claim they enhance community trust.