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Judge Rules Against Trump’s Efforts to Cut Funds for Sanctuary Cities, Boosts Los Angeles Support

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A federal judge has ruled against former President Donald Trump’s attempt to limit federal funding for Los Angeles and other cities identified as sanctuary jurisdictions. The ruling, delivered in a California courtroom, underscored the ongoing legal battles surrounding immigration policies and the balance of power between the federal government and local municipalities. Sanctuary cities, which have adopted policies restricting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, faced significant funding threats under the Trump administration. Judge André Birotte Jr.’s decision emphasized that the federal government could not impose conditions on grant funding that were not explicitly required by … Read more

Weil, Gotshal & Manges Expands Los Angeles Office with Strategic Hire of Executive Compensation Expert Jack Stratton

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Los Angeles—Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP continues to expand its presence on the West Coast, announcing on Tuesday that Jack Stratton has joined the firm as a partner in its Executive Compensation & Benefits Group. This move marks a significant step in Weil’s growth strategy, coming just weeks after the firm welcomed three intellectual property litigators from Latham & Watkins LLP, including two who will operate out of Silicon Valley. The additions underscore Weil’s commitment to enhancing its legal capabilities in key sectors across the region. Stratton, previously with Kirkland & Ellis LLP, brings a … Read more

Los Angeles County Moves to Unmask Law Enforcement: New Ordinance Aims to Restore Public Trust Amid Immigration Raids

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Los Angeles County officials are pushing for a new ordinance aimed at enhancing transparency among law enforcement during their operations. This initiative is largely sparked by a series of immigration enforcement actions in the region, where federal agents have been seen obscuring their identities with masks, raising concerns among community members. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved a 4-0 vote, with one member abstaining, to instruct the county counsel to draft a law that would restrict all law enforcement personnel, including federal agents, from wearing masks while on duty. Exceptions to this rule would … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Controversial Immigration Raids in Los Angeles, Citing Violation of Constitutional Rights

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A federal judge in Los Angeles has issued two temporary restraining orders aimed at curtailing aggressive immigration enforcement tactics employed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The decision, made on Friday, comes following a lawsuit filed by a coalition of immigrant rights organizations, legal advocates, and affected community members, who charged that DHS, particularly its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unit, has been conducting racially biased raids and unlawfully detaining individuals while denying them access to legal assistance in substandard conditions. The first order prohibits immigration officers from detaining individuals without reasonable suspicion and … Read more