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Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Lawsuit Against Chicago over Sanctuary Policies

HeadlineJul 28, 2025

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the Trump administration against the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois over its sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration agencies. U.S. District Judge Lindsay Jenkins said the sanctuary policies are protected by the 10th Amendment of the Constitution. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker praised the ruling, saying it will ensure state law enforcement is “not carrying out the Trump administration’s unlawful policies or troubling tactics.”

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