US EditionU.S. Dept. of Justice sues city of Rochester over sanctuary city policy
- The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against the city of Rochester, New York, alleging that its sanctuary policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement and violate the Constitution.
- Rochester Mayor Malik Evans stated that local police do not assist in immigration enforcement, as it is a federal function.
- City officials labeled the lawsuit as an exercise in political theater, asserting their intention to defend their sanctuary policies.
- The lawsuit aims to declare Rochester's sanctuary policies unconstitutional, as they allegedly hinder federal law enforcement.
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Federal Government Sues Rochester Over ‘Sanctuary’ City Policies
The Trump administration filed a lawsuit on April 24 alleging that the city of Rochester, New York, had violated the Constitution and federal law through multiple policies barring cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Filed in federal court, the lawsuit came a month after Rochester Mayor Malik Evans, at a press conference, accused local police of potentially violating city policy by responding to a request from the Department of Home…
Trump Administration Sues Sanctuary City After Arrests
The Trump administration is suing the City of Rochester, New York, over its policies as a "sanctuary city," saying they violate the US Constitution by deliberately impeding immigration enforcement. Rochester elected leaders had said local police officers violated city policy prohibiting their involvement in immigration activities when they assisted Border...
Trump Administration Sues Sanctuary City, 'Deliberately Impeding Immigration Enforcement'
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Rochester, New York, claiming the city’s sanctuary policies violate the Constitution by obstructing federal immigration enforcement. The case stems from a traffic stop where Rochester police allegedly assisted Border Patrol in detaining individuals. Key Facts: The Trump administration sued Rochester on April 24 in U.S. District Court over its sanctuary city policies. City police assisted Bord…
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Lockport Union-Sun & JournalTrump administration sues Rochester over "sanctuary" policies
BUFFALO — The Trump administration is suing the city of Rochester over its policies as a “sanctuary city,” saying they violate the Constitution by deliberately impeding immigration enforcement.
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