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Judge Rejects Trump Claim, Upholds LA Immigration Ordinance

6/23/2026

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District Judge Fernando Olguin dismissed the Trump administration’s claim that Los Angeles’ ordinance limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities was unconstitutional.
Olguin allowed the administration to file an amended complaint after rejecting its argument that the city was unconstitutionally regulating the federal government.
Los Angeles city attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto said the ruling confirms local governments’ authority to direct personnel and resources.

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District Judge Fernando Olguin dismissed the Trump administration’s claim that Los Angeles’ ordinance limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities was unconstitutional.
Olguin allowed the administration to file an amended complaint after rejecting its argument that the city was unconstitutionally regulating the federal government.
Los Angeles city attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto said the ruling confirms local governments’ authority to direct personnel and resources.