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Justice Department Files Suit to Block Los Angeles’ Sanctuary Ordinance

DOJ argues Los Angeles’ sanctuary law violates the Supremacy Clause by obstructing federal immigration efforts

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Maria Garcia of Jacksonville Immigrant Rights Alliance leads a protest march during a "No Kings" protest outside the Duval County Courthouse Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. People took part in one of nearly 2,000 nationwide rallies against Trump and his administration.
A U.S. Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023.  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Justice Department filed suit Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California to enjoin Ordinance 188441, which bars city resources from aiding immigration enforcement
  • The complaint alleges the sanctuary ordinance discriminates against federal authorities by restricting information sharing, access to city property and detainees, and prohibiting contractors from cooperating with ICE
  • DOJ contends the policy violates the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause and seeks a permanent injunction against its enforcement
  • Mayor Karen Bass, City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson and all City Council members are named as defendants in the lawsuit
  • The case represents the latest legal front in the administration’s nationwide campaign targeting sanctuary jurisdictions after recent ICE raids, protests and National Guard and Marine deployments