DOJ Challenges Rochester Sanctuary Policies in Federal Court
Written by Site Hub on July 12, 2025
The Department of Justice is suing the City of Rochester, targeting its sanctuary city policies as unconstitutional. The lawsuit centers on Rochester’s 2017 reaffirmation of sanctuary status and its police department’s restrictions on aiding federal immigration enforcement. Federal officials argue the policies obstruct national immigration duties and violate the supremacy clause. The case gained momentum after RPD officers assisted Border Patrol during a controversial March traffic stop, allegedly in defiance of city policy. City leaders vow to fight the lawsuit, defending Rochester’s autonomy and values.
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Source: 13WHAM
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