Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit over LA sanctuary city policy
City hails victory after US officials sued over ordinance that limits LA’s cooperation with immigration authorities
TL;DR
- A US district court judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit against Los Angeles.
- The lawsuit challenged a city ordinance limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
- The judge ruled that the ordinance controls the city's own agents and agencies, not the federal government.
- City officials view the dismissal as a legal victory, emphasizing local government authority.
- The ordinance aims to encourage crime victims and witnesses to report crimes regardless of immigration status.
- This is one of several lawsuits filed by the administration challenging similar policies in Democratic-run jurisdictions.