Trump administration sues Los Angeles over sanctuary city policies

The Trump administration has taken legal action against the city of Los Angeles, accusing them of hindering federal immigration authorities from carrying out their duties. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated in an exclusive interview with Fox News that sanctuary policies in Los Angeles were the primary cause of recent violence, chaos, and attacks on law enforcement in the city.

Bondi emphasized that jurisdictions like Los Angeles, which prioritize illegal aliens over American citizens, are undermining law enforcement at every level. The lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice alleges that the city is discriminating against federal authorities by treating Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) differently than other law enforcement agencies. The lawsuit argues that this discriminatory treatment violates the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

According to the lawsuit, sanctuary city laws and policies in Los Angeles are designed to impede federal immigration officers from carrying out their responsibilities. The city’s ordinances intentionally discriminate against the federal government by restricting access to property and individuals detained by federal immigration authorities. The lawsuit further states that the city disfavors federal criminal laws that they have chosen not to comply with.

The Trump administration’s legal action comes in the wake of protests and riots in Los Angeles as ICE conducted operations in the region. These operations led to the deployment of the National Guard by President Trump, a move that was criticized by Mayor Karen Bass. Bass accused ICE of provoking the city by conducting operations in sensitive locations such as schools, emergency rooms, and homeless shelters.

Despite facing legal challenges, the Trump administration is determined to hold sanctuary cities like Los Angeles accountable for their policies that hinder federal immigration enforcement. The city has yet to respond to the lawsuit, but the legal battle between the federal government and sanctuary cities is likely to continue.

Cameron Arcand, a politics writer at Fox News Digital, reported on this developing story from Washington D.C. For more updates and news tips, you can contact Cameron Arcand at Cameron.Arcand@Fox.com or follow him on Twitter at @cameron_arcand.