All articles tagged with #sanctuary city
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Gothamist
Immigrant advocates in NYC protested against federal immigration enforcement in Chinatown, clashing with police and blocking ICE operations, reaffirming the city's stance as a sanctuary city and encouraging continued resistance against immigration raids.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Bloomberg.com
Protesters in Lower Manhattan disrupted a planned immigration operation by blocking a DHS parking garage, leading to arrests and the retreat of federal agents, amid ongoing tensions over NYC's sanctuary policies and federal immigration enforcement.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
Portland, a sanctuary city, is resisting federal efforts to enforce immigration laws and is facing increased federal pressure, including potential troop deployment and funding cuts, amid ongoing protests against ICE facilities and broader tensions with the Trump administration over immigration and federal intervention.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by WXXI News
Federal immigration agents faced large protests in Rochester's Park Avenue neighborhood as they attempted an enforcement action, leading to the agents retreating after confrontations with over 100 protesters. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement and sanctuary city policies amid increased federal actions under the Trump administration.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Axios
The Trump administration launched a targeted ICE crackdown in Chicago, despite opposition from local and state leaders who oppose militarized immigration enforcement and support sanctuary policies, amid ongoing tensions over immigration and crime policies in Democrat-run cities.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
The Trump administration is reportedly planning an immigration enforcement surge in Boston, leading to tensions with Mayor Michelle Wu, who defends the city's sanctuary policies and prepares for potential federal actions like deploying the National Guard, amid broader conflicts over immigration enforcement in Democratic-led cities.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu over the city's sanctuary policies, accusing them of violating federal law by limiting cooperation with immigration enforcement. Mayor Wu defends the policies as constitutional and protective of the community, while the DOJ argues they endanger public safety. This lawsuit is part of a broader federal effort to challenge sanctuary city policies across the country.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Boston Herald
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons announced plans to increase ICE presence in Boston in response to Mayor Wu's refusal to dismantle the city's sanctuary protections, leading to tensions with federal authorities who threaten to cut federal funding and escalate immigration enforcement efforts.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu publicly defied the Trump administration's threats to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities, asserting that Boston will not back down from its immigration policies and criticizing the federal government's approach as unlawful and harmful to city safety and progress.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS News
Attorney General Pam Bondi reversed local policies in Washington, D.C., that limited cooperation between city police and federal immigration agencies, allowing full collaboration amid a broader federal crackdown on immigration and efforts to end D.C. sanctuary policies, despite legal challenges from city officials.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
DC police are set to increase cooperation with immigration authorities following a shift in policy from the city and federal government, with the Trump administration emphasizing a crackdown on illegal criminals and declaring a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C., despite declining crime rates. Mayor Bowser's proposal to repeal the sanctuary city law and Trump's declaration of a public safety emergency aim to enhance law enforcement efforts and address concerns about crime and immigration.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by washingtonpost.com
A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit against Illinois, Cook County, and Chicago over sanctuary city policies, ruling that the administration lacks standing to challenge these local laws that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Gothamist
The Department of Justice has sued New York City, led by Mayor Eric Adams, over its sanctuary city policies, claiming they hinder federal immigration enforcement and pose safety risks, especially after a shooting incident linked to undocumented immigrants. The lawsuit seeks to invalidate these policies, citing constitutional violations and safety concerns, while the city defends its stance, emphasizing community safety and cooperation with federal authorities.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against New York City over its sanctuary city policies, claiming they hinder federal immigration enforcement and have allowed criminals to evade deportation, following a shooting incident involving undocumented immigrants and a broader crackdown on sanctuary policies across several states and cities.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC News
The Trump administration has sued New York City over its sanctuary policies, claiming they hinder federal immigration enforcement and violate the Constitution, as part of a broader effort to challenge sanctuary jurisdictions across the US.