Politics · October 16, 2026
Judge tosses Trump administration lawsuit over NYC 'sanctuary' laws
A federal judge has dismissed a legal challenge brought by the Trump administration against New York City's sanctuary laws. U.S. District Judge Ramon Reyes ruled that the federal government could not sue the city because federal law does not mandate local authorities to disclose release dates of individuals facing deportation. Additionally, the judge noted that the city's ban on local police arresting immigrants on behalf of federal agencies is supported by state law.
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- The HillCenter
Judge tosses Trump administration lawsuit over NYC 'sanctuary' laws
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Judge rejects Trump admin's challenge to NYC's sanctuary laws
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Reported across the spectrum
- U.S. District Judge Ramon Reyes rejected the Trump administration's challenge to NYC sanctuary laws.
- The lawsuit was filed in 2025.
- The court found federal law does not require local authorities to share release dates of immigrants facing deportation.
- State law in New York bars local police from arresting immigrants on behalf of the federal government.
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