sanctuary city policy
Coverage of sanctuary city policy in the Nexus archive.
- First Thing: Judge thwarts Trump administration attempt to overthrow LA ‘sanctuary city’ policy
A California court dismissed a lawsuit by Donald Trump’s administration against Los Angeles over its sanctuary city policy, ruling the city’s ordinance was not unconstitutional. The judge allowed the administration to file an amended complaint, and the Los Angeles city attorney stated the policy aims to ensure victims and witnesses feel safe to seek help regardless of immigration status.
- First Thing: Judge thwarts Trump administration attempt to overthrow LA ‘sanctuary city’ policy
A California court dismissed a lawsuit by the Trump administration against Los Angeles's sanctuary city policy, ruling the city's decision to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities does not violate the constitution. The judge allowed the administration to file an amended complaint, and the city attorney emphasized the policy aims to ensure community safety and cooperation with law enforcement.
- Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit over LA sanctuary city policy
A California court dismissed a lawsuit by Donald Trump’s administration against Los Angeles over a city ordinance limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Judge Fernando Olguin rejected the administration’s claim that the policy was unconstitutional and allowed the administration to file an amended complaint.
- Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit over LA sanctuary city policy
A California court dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Los Angeles over an ordinance limiting the city’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The judge rejected the administration’s claim that the policy was unconstitutional but allowed them to file an amended complaint.
- Sanctuary city backs off after GOP governor put it in ‘crisis’ mode with $110 million threat
Houston City Council reversed a sanctuary-style policy limiting cooperation with ICE after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to withhold $110 million in state funding. The policy change allows police to extend detentions for ICE-related purposes if justified by law enforcement reasons, following pressure from Abbott over public safety concerns.