The Trump administration filed the lawsuit in July 2025, alleging that sanctuary policies obstruct federal enforcement by limiting information sharing and the use of city resources to aid Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In his decision, Judge Reyes declined to follow a 1999 Second Circuit ruling and instead relied on the Supreme Court's 2018 Murphy decision. New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated the ruling ensures residents can seek help from the city without fear of deportation.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Judge Ramon Reyes Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Against NYC Sanctuary Laws
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The Justice Department's bid to force New York City officials to assist in federal deportations ended on October 16 after a court ruled that the Trump administration lacked legal standing to bring the case. Judge Ramón Reyes dismissed the challenge, finding that since state law already prohibits local officers from making arrests for civil immigration violations, overturning the city's specific restrictions would not remedy any alleged injury. Reyes also declared that 8 U.S.C. §§ 1373(a) and 1644 are unconstitutional under the Tenth Amendment's anti-commandeering doctrine and rejected claims that federal immigration statutes override local law.
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