Federal Judges Dismiss Trump Administration Lawsuits Against Chicago Sanctuary Laws
Federal judges in Illinois dismissed Trump administration lawsuits against Chicago's 'sanctuary' laws, ruling the federal government lacked standing. Chicago officials praised the decision, affirming local police priorities.
Judge throws out Trump admin lawsuit targeting sanctuary city Chicago
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Overview
- Multiple federal judges in Illinois dismissed lawsuits filed by the Trump administration, which aimed to challenge and disrupt Chicago's 'sanctuary' laws regarding cooperation between federal immigration agents and local police.
- The lawsuits alleged that Chicago's sanctuary policies hindered federal immigration enforcement efforts, seeking to compel local authorities to cooperate more extensively with federal agents.
- Specifically, Judge Lindsay Jenkins granted the defendants' motion for dismissal, ruling that the United States government lacked the legal standing to sue the individual defendants in the case.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed satisfaction with the dismissal, emphasizing that the city is safer when local police focus on the needs of Chicagoans rather than federal immigration enforcement.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker also celebrated the federal court's decision, highlighting the state's victory against the Trump administration concerning Chicago's long-standing 'sanctuary' policies.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally by focusing on the factual legal outcome and the judge's reasoning. They present the arguments of both the Trump administration and the state of Illinois, attributing strong language to specific sources. The coverage provides relevant context on similar legal challenges without editorializing, allowing readers to form their own conclusions based on the presented facts.
"This ruling affirms what we have long known: that Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance is lawful and supports public safety."
ABC News"The judge said in the ruling that Illinois' decision to enact the sanctuary laws is protected by the 10th Amendment, which declares that any powers not specifically given to the federal government or denied to the states by the Constitution are retained by the states."
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The Trump administration claimed that Chicago's sanctuary policies intentionally obstructed federal immigration law enforcement and impeded communication between local and federal law enforcement officials, which they argued hindered safety efforts[2].
A federal judge ruled that forcing local law enforcement to aid federal immigration efforts would be unconstitutional, as it would violate the Tenth Amendment by allowing the federal government to commandeer states[2].
Chicago officials praised the decision, with Mayor Brandon Johnson stating that the city is safer when local police focus on the needs of Chicagoans rather than federal immigration enforcement[3].
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