City of Rochester Moves to Dismiss DOJ Lawsuit over Sanctuary City Policy

D.C. Council session over Mayor Bowser’s plan to end sanctuary city status draws strong pushback

WASHINGTON—A mass protest by D.C. residents jammed the City Council’s chambers on June 2 over Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser’s plan to end the “sanctuary city” status of the Nation’s Capital. Bowser’s plan is in her proposed city budget for the next fiscal year. It “shamefully includes a repeal of the Sanctuary Cities Act,” which protects migrants to D.C., a fact sheet says. The law bans local police from cooperating with President Donald Trump’…

Rochester joining lawsuit against federal government over 'attack' on sanctuary cities

Rochester, N.Y. — Mayor Malik Evans announced Monday the city is joining a lawsuit against the federal government.

City of Rochester moves to dismiss DOJ lawsuit over sanctuary city policy

The suit stems from an incident in March in which Rochester police officers assisted federal agents in detaining three people during a traffic stop.

DIA's safety projects at risk as federal government considers withholding millions over DEI and immigration

The money is part of a legal faceoff with the federal government. Denver has joined a lawsuit arguing the FAA grants can't be withheld.