Sanctuary

U.S. Cities Band Together in Major Lawsuit to Protect Sanctuary Status Against Federal Funding Threats

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Several cities and counties across the United States, prominently including locales from the Bay Area, have escalated legal action against a presidential executive order that threatens to strip federal funds from so-called sanctuary jurisdictions. These areas, which have enacted policies to not fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, are part of a growing legal challenge led by Santa Clara County and San Francisco. Filed initially on February 7 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the litigation seeks to prevent the enforcement of the executive order. The legal battle intensified last … Read more

NYC Council Members Push for Voter Referendum on Sanctuary Law Revisions Amid Mayor Adams’ Reluctance

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New York, NY – In New York City, a clash over municipal sanctuary laws is escalating, with some members of the City Council urging for a public referendum to decide whether to amend the laws that limit local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. This request for a ballot measure comes amid resistance from Mayor Eric Adams, who has opted not to pursue a public vote on the matter but has indicated plans to modify sanctuary policies through executive actions. The debate was ignited by the Common Sense Caucus of the City Council, which … Read more

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi Takes Legal Action Against New York’s Sanctuary Policies, Declares “We’re Coming After You”

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Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced a lawsuit against New York State, challenging its sanctuary city policies that protect undocumented immigrants. Bondi, a Republican, accuses these policies of undermining federal immigration laws and posing a threat to public safety. The suit takes aim at New York’s refusal to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, particularly in the detention and deportation of individuals who are in the U.S. illegally. According to Bondi, such practices in sanctuary cities not only hinder the enforcement of national immigration laws but also compromise the safety of law … Read more

Huntington Beach Sues California Again, Challenging Sanctuary State Law as Unconstitutional Amid Rising Crime Concerns

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Huntington Beach, California – Nearly seven years after an initial legal defeat, the city of Huntington Beach has launched a new legal challenge against California’s sanctuary state law, alleging the law inhibits local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities and thus violates the U.S. Constitution. City leaders disclosed that their federal lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in the Central District of California. In the lawsuit, plaintiffs include the city itself, the city council, its police department, and the chief of police. They are contesting the constitutionality of the California Values Act, also known … Read more