New York City councilors ask DOJ to sue city over ‘sanctuary’ laws

New York City councilors ask DOJ to sue city over ‘sanctuary’ laws

(The Center Square) — A bipartisan group of New York City councilors are asking the Trump administration to take the city to court over its "sanctuary" laws, alleging the restrictions are shielding "criminal aliens" from apprehension and putting the public…

New York City Councilors Ask DOJ to Sue City Over ‘Sanctuary’ Laws

(The Center Square)—A bipartisan group of New York City councilors are asking the Trump administration to take the city to court over its “sanctuary” laws, alleging the restrictions are shielding “criminal aliens” from apprehension and putting the public at risk. In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, seven members of the Council’s Common Sense Caucus ask the Justice Department to file legal action against the city over its policies that res…

Exclusive | NYC lawmakers of both parties urge Trump admin to step in, tackle sanctuary laws

The Council's Common Sense Caucus penned a letter to US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday seeking "assistance in an urgent public safety matter" and to take legal action against New York City for its slate of illegal immigrant-friendly laws.

Letters, week of May 14, 2025: Sanctuary city, missed papacy opportunity, and wisdom over political differences

LETTER OF THE WEEK Bellingham and transgender sanctuary: Where does love live? Western Washington University students raise up a Pride flag in May 2023. An organization is leading an effort to make Bellingham a Sanctuary City for transgender individuals. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News) Editor, More anti-trans bills have been proposed in the first few months of 2025 than in the entire year prior. In 2025, 886 bills considered and 97 passed. …