Chicago Wins Dismissal of Trump Suit Over Sanctuary City Policy

A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Illinois and Chicago over “sanctuary” policies that prevent local officials from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.

US District Judge Lindsay C. Jenkins on Friday said the policies at issue are protected by the US Constitution, which says all powers not explicitly granted to the federal government are reserved to the states. It’s the first legal setback among several lawsuits the administration has filed against cities and states over sanctuary laws.