Federal Showdown: Trump Administration Sues Los Angeles Over Immigration Policies

The Trump administration intensified its crackdown on sanctuary cities by suing Los Angeles on Monday. The lawsuit, spearheaded by the U.S. Justice Department, claims the city's policies violate federal law by limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities. This move marks a continuation of President Trump's vigorous deportation campaign in Democratic strongholds.

Chad Mizelle, a senior Justice Department official, stated on social media that federal immigration laws would be enforced in Los Angeles regardless of local support, underscoring the administration's commitment to stringent immigration controls. Tensions have escalated following Trump's deployment of the National Guard to address protests against deportation operations in California.

Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom have criticized Trump's approach, accusing him of exacerbating the issue. The lawsuit argues that Los Angeles' sanctuary policies conflict with the U.S. Constitution's supremacy clause and seeks to overturn them. This legal confrontation adds to a series of ongoing battles between the Trump administration and California over immigration control and state autonomy.

(With inputs from agencies.)