Biden-appointed judge deals Trump another sanctuary city defeat in major immigration fight
- Judge Reyes (Biden appointee) nukes Trump's lawsuit against NYC sanctuary laws, citing the Tenth Amendment's anti-commandeering doctrine.
- The federal judge declares the Justice Department lacks standing—arguing that since a separate New York state law remains in place, killing the city law wouldn't fix the feds' alleged 'harm.'
- Judge also pours cold water on preemption claims, noting federal immigration statutes don't regulate private actors, so the city is free to be a giant 'No Vacancy' sign for ICE.
- Trump's legal team suffers a Bingo of losses—Boston, LA, Minnesota—and now NYC, as federal courts continue to tell the administration to stop trying to deputize city workers.
- Ex-prosecutor turned talking head Kambli whines that the city is 'actively obstructing' federal law, but the courts seem to think 'actively ignoring' is a constitutional liberty.
Brief Summary
A Biden-appointed judge just handed Trump another bloody nose in his crusade against sanctuary cities, tossing the administration's lawsuit against New York as an illegal 'backdoor around the Tenth Amendment.' The court ruled the feds have no standing and their preemption claims fail, effectively telling the DOJ to stop trying to turn local cops into ICE rent-a-cops. The judge even mocked the idea that federal law requires cities to hand over release dates, clarifying that ICE doesn't get a blank check to invade local databases. Meanwhile, the administration is compiling a growing rap sheet of defeats in Boston, LA, and Minnesota, proving that the 'rule of law' is a two-way street when you lose. The only ones more outraged than Trump are the legal minds who seem to think the Constitution is whatever the current President says it is.
Why This Matters
For the average reader, this is the judicial system slapping down a power grab that would have had you seeing your local librarian and meter maid moonlighting as immigration enforcement. If Trump got his way, your city services could suddenly become a surveillance dragnet, with cops checking papers alongside checking for open containers. This ruling helps preserve a sliver of sanity where local governments can decide to protect their communities without being forced to do the feds' dirty work. It also reaffirms that the Tenth Amendment isn't just a bit of parchment—it's a real wall against federal bullying. You can still call the fire department without worrying they'll have ICE on speed dial, so there's that.