Judge rejects Trump challenge to New York City sanctuary policies

A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s challenge to New York City’s sanctuary policies, ruling that the federal government lacked standing and that federal law does not require local governments to assist with immigration enforcement. The decision leaves the city able to limit cooperation with ICE, including sharing custody information and honoring certain immigration detainer requests; the judge said the Constitution bars the federal government from commandeering local agencies and employees. Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the ruling a victory and said the city would continue enforcing its laws, which he argued allow residents to seek city services without fear of deportation. The case is part of the administration’s broader effort to challenge sanctuary policies, with similar lawsuits against other jurisdictions also having failed.