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Federal Judge Dismisses Trump's Sanctuary City Lawsuit

7/26/2025

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In a significant ruling, a federal judge in Illinois dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit against Chicago and state officials regarding sanctuary city policies. Citing the Tenth Amendment, the judge affirmed state sovereignty and the DOJ's lack of standing. This decision adds another chapter to the ongoing legal skirmishes over sanctuary jurisdictions, with an appeal on the horizon.

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In a significant ruling, a federal judge in Illinois dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit against Chicago and state officials regarding sanctuary city policies. Citing the Tenth Amendment, the judge affirmed state sovereignty and the DOJ's lack of standing. This decision adds another chapter to the ongoing legal skirmishes over sanctuary jurisdictions, with an appeal on the horizon.