The Justice Department is suing New York, Governor Kathy Hochul, and Attorney General Letitia James over immigration enforcement, claiming the state prioritizes illegal immigrants over citizens. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that New York’s laws, including the Green Light law, hinder federal immigration enforcement.
Hochul responded, calling the lawsuit a routine civil action and asserting New York’s commitment to defending its laws. She criticized federal agents’ potential access to personal data and predicted the lawsuit would fail.
Mayor Eric Adams was not involved in the case, though Bondi hoped for his cooperation regarding sanctuary cities. Bondi also targeted sanctuary jurisdictions for obstructing federal law enforcement.
The Justice Department is focusing on combatting transnational criminal organizations and illegal drug trafficking in its broader efforts.
