A US District Judge has dismissed a legal challenge brought by the Trump administration against New York policies that prevent immigration officials from making arrests at state courthouses. Judge Mae D'Agostino ruled late on Monday, asserting that the federal government cannot compel states to cooperate with such enforcement efforts.
The ruling grants New York's motion to dismiss the lawsuit, which was one of several legal actions initiated by the Republican administration targeting state and local immigration enforcement policies. The challenge specifically targeted a 2020 state law, known as the Protect Our Courts Act.
