sanctuary cities
Rochester leaders met Monday to oppose federal threats to sanctuary cities like theirs. At the meeting, they said it’s unfair for the government to cut funding or ask cities to enforce federal laws. Mayor Evans said Rochester will join a lawsuit with other cities to fight back. They also discussed how possible cuts to Medicaid […]
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans announced the city will join other sanctuary cities in a lawsuit against the federal government, following threats to strip funding from non-compliant jurisdictions. At the ROC Resilience Roundtable, held at New Genesis Missionary Baptist Church, Evans emphasized that cities should not be forced to enforce federal immigration laws. The lawsuit challenges […]
A Milwaukee County judge, Hannah Dugan, was arrested by the FBI for allegedly helping a man evade immigration arrest by leading him and his attorney through a private courtroom door. The incident reignited tensions between the Trump administration and local officials over immigration enforcement. Charged with concealing a person and obstructing a proceeding, Dugan’s actions […]
The federal government filed a lawsuit against the City of Rochester, NY, alleging its sanctuary city policies obstruct immigration enforcement and violate federal law. The city’s resolution restricts communication with ICE and CBP, which federal officials argue unlawfully discriminates against and hinders their operations. Rochester officials, including Mayor Evans and City Council President Miguel Melendez, […]
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