U.S. Justice Department sues Rochester over sanctuary city policies with robust local defense

Rochester officials are resolute in defending their long-standing sanctuary policies against a federal lawsuit, asserting constitutional compliance amidst political tensions.

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The Headline

Federal Lawsuit Against Rochester and City’s Defense

The city of Rochester's policies have been around since I was 6 years old — going back to 1986. Any lawsuit that we get, you better believe that we will vigorously defend them in court as we do with all lawsuits.

Mayor Evans

Key Facts

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the city of Rochester over its sanctuary city policies following an incident in March involving Rochester police officers detaining three individuals during a traffic stop.
Rochester officials labeled their policies as ''legally sound'' and aim to use the legal challenge ''to hold the federal government to task and ensure that it does not commandeer local resources in violation of the Constitution's Tenth Amendment.''
A federal judge in California barred the Trump administration from denying federal funds to sanctuary jurisdictions on the same day the lawsuit was filed.

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A rural county sheriff is being sued by Washington state’s Democratic attorney general for allegedly violating state laws regarding immigration enforcement.
Sheriff Wagner claims that the lawsuit centers around politics rather than law enforcement capabilities, stating that his department does not assist ICE agents in apprehending migrants.

Background Context

History of Rochester's Sanctuary City Status

Key Facts

Rochester established itself as a sanctuary city in 1986, reaffirming its designation during Donald Trump's first term with a City Council resolution.

U.S. Justice Department sues Rochester over sanctuary city policies with robust local defense

Federal Lawsuit Against Rochester and City’s Defense

History of Rochester's Sanctuary City Status

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