Trump administration sues Chicago, state of Illinois over sanctuary laws — and vows more lawsuits to

[Canuck Conservative]

By Jennie Taer and Chris Nesi
NY Post (Feb. 6, 20250
https://nypost.com/2025/02/06/us-news/trump-administration-sues-chicago-state-of-illinois-over-sanctuary-laws-and-vows-more-lawsuits-to-come/

The Trump administration has filed suit against the state of Illinois, Cook County and the city of Chicago, arguing their sanctuary laws “interfere” with Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s ability to arrest and deport illegal migrants — the first of many such lawsuits to come, Justice Department officials told The Post.

The suit singles out several state and local laws that the Justice Department identifies as inhibiting the federal government’s ability to enforce US immigration law.

According to the suit, the local laws contradict federal laws that “prohibit state and local governments from refusing to share information,” as well as “restrict local governments from sharing immigration information with federal law enforcement officials,” which it claims prevents ICE and the Department of Homeland Security from identifying “individuals who may be subject to removal.”

The suit also notes that the named jurisdictions “refuse to cooperate with detainers,” adding, “so instead of handing over people who are in prison or in jail to federal immigration authorities they will just let folks go.”

Bondi, meanwhile, warned the leaders of other progressive sanctuary cities that “you will be next.”

“For too long, leaders in Illinois and Chicago have abused their power by putting the comfort of illegal aliens over the safety and welfare of their own citizens. This ends today. The Department of Justice will no longer stand by as state and local leaders obstruct federal law enforcement efforts, endangering their citizens and the brave men and women in uniform,” Bondi said in a statement to The Post....

[Fishrrman]

Lawsuits will accomplish little.

Move in with U.S. Marshalls supported by many armed U.S. troops on military vehicles.

Request compliance first.
If none is forthcoming, set some... (cough) "examples"...

How does that hit ya?

[verga]

Lawsuits will accomplish little.

Move in with U.S. Marshalls supported by many armed U.S. troops on military vehicles.

Request compliance first.
If none is forthcoming, set some... (cough) "examples"...

How does that hit ya?

i disagree, it accomplishes two things. 1) Lerts people know who is causing the problem vs. who is trying to fix it. 2) It ties them up in court, just like they tried to tie him up with lawsuits and criminal charges.

[mountaineer]

Bondi, meanwhile, warned the leaders of other progressive sanctuary cities that “you will be next.”

Like Portland, Oregon, it's safe to say ...

andy chandler
@azcfilm
More context for folks, I don't think some in Portland media and government get the scope yet. In 2020 Portland was on a short list of cities to pull federal funding due to the 180 days of rioting. The total amount of federal dollars coming to Portland was $252 million in 2019, for one fiscal year. That's pre-mega inflationary times. City of Portland is currently facing a $100 million dollar deficit for 2025 which has federal dollars already baked into that budget, which would be on the table for removal. Oh and by the way about 1200 city union workers this week are looking to strike because their average salary of $150k per year while working remotely isn't enough money
9:26 PM · Feb 5, 2025

But Portland's mayor remains defiant:
Mayor Keith Wilson
@MayorKWilson
As a sanctuary city, we are focused on making Portland a safe, welcoming place for all community members. We object to the federal government attempting to defund public safety, infrastructure and other critical services in our city. Portland is obligated to uphold both state laws and our values, and we are prepared to make that case in court.
3:57 PM · Feb 7, 2025


City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGov
Today, Portland joins a coalition of local governments who are suing the presidential administration for executive orders and actions that harm cities and states with sanctuary policies.
“As a sanctuary city, we are focused on making Portland a safe, welcoming place for all community members,” @MayorKWilson said. “We object to the federal government attempting to defund public safety, infrastructure and other critical services in our city. Portland is obligated to upholding both state laws and our values, and we are prepared to make that case in court.”
The lawsuit, which will be filed today, alleges that recent executive orders and administrative actions illegally harm cities and states with sanctuary policies related to immigration enforcement.
Visit the City’s website to read the full article.
2:13 PM · Feb 7, 2025

[Smokin Joe]

Portland et. al. suing the government for cutting them off for breaking the law is kinda like convicted inmates suing a prison for keeping them captive while serving their sentence. Such suits should be dismissed with prejudice.

[GtHawk]

Portland et. al. suing the government for cutting them off for breaking the law is kinda like convicted inmates suing a prison for keeping them captive while serving their sentence. Such suits should be dismissed with prejudice.

I think the antiFASCISTSin Portland should burn down whatever is left in solidarity with the illegal Immigrant criminals.

[libertybele]

Go Pam!!!