State lawmakers passed the ban in 2020 when President Trump in his first term escalated arrests of undocumented immigrants at state and local courts.

Federal officials are challenging a New York law that bars immigration arrests near courthouses, according to Spectrum News. The Department of Justice filed suit Thursday, arguing the 2020 Protect Our Courts Act obstructs federal authority to detain undocumented individuals.

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against the State of New York over a sanctuary law that dramatically restricts immigration

Trump DOJ lawyers slapped New York with a lawsuit Thursday, claiming it was assisting "illegal aliens' evasion of federal law enforcement" and "prohibiting civil arrests" at or near courthouses.

The Trump DOJ launched a lawsuit against New York on Thursday over the Protect Our Courts Act, which the agency said “purposefully shields dangerous aliens."

The US filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to overturn New York laws and policies that prevent federal agents from arresting immigrants at or near New York courthouses.

Gov. Kathy Hochul will testify before Congress today in defense of New York’s sanctuary policies. She plans to share a personal story about her Irish grandparents’ immigration journey during the House Oversight Committee hearing.

NEW YORK (AP) — Metropolitan Opera season attendance dropped slightly following the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown that coincided with a decrease in tourists to New York. The Met sold 72% of capacity, matching 2023-24 and down from its 75% projection.