Trump's DOJ Sues Illinois and Chicago

Trump administration sues Chicago over 'sanctuary city' laws
The US justice department has filed a lawsuit against Chicago, accusing local officials of impeding federal immigration enforcement efforts amid Donald Trump's drive to ramp up deportations.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responds to DOJ sanctuary city lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago, alleging that sanctuary status is obstructing federal immigration enforcement. Charlie De Mar reports.
Trump's DOJ Sues Illinois and Chicago Over Sanctuary City Policies
The lawsuit comes as Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee next month.
Trump administration sues Chicago in latest crackdown on 'sanctuary' cities
The Trump administration is suing Chicago over what are known as sanctuary laws. CHICAGO — The Trump administration sued Chicago on Thursday alleging that 'sanctuary' laws in the nation's third-largest city “thwart" federal efforts to enforce immigration laws.
What to know about Chicago and Illinois' battle over sanctuary city lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois and Chicago, arguing that their immigration policies interfere with federal enforcement efforts.
Chicago mayor accepts GOP invitation to testify on sanctuary city protections
Ky., opened an investigation into Chicago and three other cities with Democratic mayors, requesting they all appear to answer questions on what he described as “their misguided and obstructionist policies” blocking local police from immigration enforcement.
Trump administration sues Chicago over sanctuary city policy
The Trump administration stepped up its legal fight over the president’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants by suing Illinois and Chicago, claiming their “sanctuary” policies prevent local officials from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.
Mayor Johnson to testify before Congress about Chicago's sanctuary city policies
Johnson and three other big-city mayors, all Democrats, will attend the March 5 hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which is investigating how local policies affect enforcement of President Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations.
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Trump administration sues Illinois and Chicago over immigration policies
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