Trump Sues NYC Over Sanctuary Policies After Shooting

The Trump administration has filed a federal lawsuit against New York City, Mayor Eric Adams, and other city officials, challenging the city's sanctuary policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The Justice Department claims these policies violate the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution by obstructing federal law enforcement and hindering the detention and removal of undocumented immigrants, especially those with criminal records. The lawsuit was partly prompted by a recent incident in which two undocumented migrants, previously released due to sanctuary policies, allegedly shot an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer during a robbery attempt. Attorney General Pam Bondi and other officials argue that these laws have allowed dangerous criminals to remain at large, endangering public safety. The suit aims to end city provisions that bar local agencies from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. This action is part of a broader campaign, with similar lawsuits recently filed in other states and cities.