Trump Administration Sues Los Angeles Over Sanctuary Policies, Sparking Legal Battle with State
June 30, 2025
The financial impact of the recent protests and immigration raids on Los Angeles taxpayers is estimated to exceed $30 million.
Several cities in Los Angeles County have opted to cancel or postpone Independence Day celebrations due to the ongoing immigration raids.
Recent immigration enforcement actions have specifically targeted convicted felons living illegally in the U.S., raising concerns about public safety.
Critics of the lawsuit argue that it is largely symbolic and violates the 10th Amendment, which protects the rights of local governments.
Federal prosecutors have linked large-scale immigration raids in California to the state's Senate Bill 54, which limits cooperation between local authorities and federal immigration enforcement.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has claimed that sanctuary policies lead to increased violence and chaos in Los Angeles, insisting that such policies will be dismantled under Trump's administration.
The Trump Administration has initiated a lawsuit against Los Angeles, arguing that the city's sanctuary policies contribute to 'lawlessness' and obstruct federal immigration enforcement.
Mayor Karen Bass has condemned federal immigration raids, stating they instill fear in immigrant communities and highlighting the critical role of immigrants in the local economy.
The administration's aggressive immigration enforcement strategy includes reallocating resources to focus on immigration issues, with previous lawsuits against other sanctuary jurisdictions.
In response to the federal lawsuit, Mayor Bass has disputed the portrayal of Los Angeles as chaotic, asserting that federal agents are the ones causing instability.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has criticized the deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles as unnecessary and has filed a counter-suit against Trump regarding this issue.
Newsom's legal action comes amid ongoing tensions, as the President has previously cut federal funding to California and deployed military forces to quell anti-ICE protests.
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The Guardian • Jun 30, 2025
Trump administration sues Los Angeles over immigration policies
Yahoo News • Jun 30, 2025
Trump administration sues 'sanctuary city' Los Angeles
Yahoo News • Jun 30, 2025
Trump administration sues Los Angeles over immigration enforcement