National Immigration Law Center

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed 27 lawsuits since January 2025 against 20+ cities, counties, and states over sanctuary policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Jurisdictions like Connecticut, Maryland, New York, and Philadelphia are among those sued for limiting ICE agents' activities in public spaces and requiring identification. The DOJ argues these policies violate constitutional principles, while advocates claim they protect community trust and assert states' rights.

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed 27 lawsuits against cities, counties, and states with sanctuary policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuits target jurisdictions including Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, a Michigan county, and Philadelphia, with the federal government arguing these policies violate constitutional precedent. Advocates claim the policies aim to build community trust, while the Justice Department asserts states cannot obstruct federal law enforcement.

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed 27 lawsuits against 20+ cities, counties, and states since January 2025 to block sanctuary policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. These policies limit ICE activities in public spaces, mask-wearing by agents, and local law enforcement collaboration. The DOJ argues the policies violate federal law, while advocates claim they protect community trust.

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed 27 lawsuits against 20+ cities, counties, and states since January 2025 for implementing sanctuary policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Jurisdictions targeted include Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, a Michigan county, and Philadelphia, with disputes centering on constitutional authority and federal law enforcement access.

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.

Civil rights lawyers from the ACLU and National Immigration Law Center are petitioning a federal judge to reopen a case challenging Tennessee's law that criminalizes illegal immigration. The judge previously dismissed the case due to plaintiffs' lack of standing, but lawyers provided new evidence showing two plaintiffs face arrest under the law. The law imposes a Class A misdemeanor for remaining in Tennessee after a deportation order, with potential jail time and fines.

The Trump administration's Department of Justice sued Massachusetts and Rhode Island over laws allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates, arguing the policy violates federal law by providing benefits to undocumented immigrants that are not extended to U.S. citizens from other states. Massachusetts and Rhode Island defend the laws as necessary to support residents who attended local schools and contribute to the economy.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's law making illegal immigration a state crime, ruling plaintiffs lacked standing. The law, part of the 'Immigration 2026' agenda, was crafted with collaboration from House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Stephen Miller.

A new Mississippi law will allow the state Department of Public Safety to compile a list of undocumented immigrants, including their personal details and deportation status. Immigrant advocates warn the registry could facilitate deportations, while supporters argue it helps address illegal immigration's impact on crime.

A new Mississippi law will require the state Department of Public Safety to compile a list of undocumented immigrants, including personal details and deportation status, effective this week. The law allows sharing data with state and local authorities and includes provisions for cooperation with ICE, sparking concerns from immigrant advocates about potential misuse.

Five Tennessee laws from 2026 face legal challenges, including a $10 fee and 2% tax on international money transfers. The Financial Technology Association and ACLU have filed lawsuits arguing the laws violate constitutional provisions, while Tennessee lawmakers aim to expand state control over airport boards and restrict pharmacy benefit managers.

The ACLU and National Immigration Law Center filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Tennessee law that criminalizes illegal immigration, arguing it violates the Supremacy Clause by usurping federal immigration enforcement powers. The law, part of Tennessee's GOP 'Immigration 2026' agenda, would make it a state crime for noncitizens to enter or remain in the state after a federal deportation order.