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• Twenty-five Democratic attorneys general sue Trump administration over politicized FEMA disaster aid conditions — Twenty-five Democratic state attorneys general, led by California's Rob Bonta, filed a federal lawsuit in Rhode Island challenging the Trump administration's imposition of "unlawful" conditions on over $740 million in federal disaster preparedness and counter-terrorism grants. The conditions require states to implement federal voter citizenship verification systems, conduct post-election audits, and assist ICE in deportation operations. The lawsuit also challenges FEMA's new authority to cancel grants if states are deemed misaligned with agency priorities. A Trump-appointed judge previously ruled similar conditions "unconscionable and unlawful."
• Twenty-five states and D.C. sued federal government over conditional disaster and homeland security funding — Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia filed a federal lawsuit in Rhode Island challenging FEMA and DHS conditions on billions of dollars in annual disaster relief and homeland security grants. The conditions require states to convert to paper ballots, conduct manual audits, reconcile voter registration lists, verify citizenship of all registered voters, assist DHS in immigration enforcement, and accept DHS authority to withdraw all grants at will. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha characterized the conditions as "unlawfully withholding billions in critical funding" to coerce election and immigration policy changes.
• Complaint filed — State of Illinois v. Federal Emergency Management Agency — On July 23, 2026, 25 states, the District of Columbia, and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for Rhode Island challenging FEMA's new Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program conditions. The conditions require states to transition to hand-marked paper ballots, conduct post-election audits, verify voter and election worker citizenship using federal immigration databases, and comply with other election and immigration-related mandates as a prerequisite to receiving over $1 billion in federal preparedness funding. Plaintiffs allege the conditions exceed FEMA's statutory authority, are arbitrary and capricious, and violate the Spending Clause. They seek declaratory judgment, vacatur, injunctive relief, and a writ of mandamus.

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• Complaint filed: State of Michigan v. United States Department of Homeland Security — The State of Michigan and City of Romulus filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan challenging DHS's purchase of a 249,090-square-foot warehouse in Romulus for $34.7 million to convert into a 500-bed immigration detention center. The plaintiffs allege seven counts under the Administrative Procedure Act, claiming DHS violated federal law by failing to conduct environmental review despite the property's location in a floodplain, failing to consult state and local officials, and failing to consider existing detention facilities before constructing a new one. The complaint names DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons as defendants and seeks declaratory relief, vacatur of the purchase decision, and injunctive relief barring conversion of the warehouse into a detention facility.

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• Department of Justice sues Minnesota over sanctuary immigration policies — The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Minnesota, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Hennepin County, and two named officials (Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna S. Witt) alleging that sanctuary city policies violate federal immigration law and result in the release of individuals convicted of serious crimes. Attorney General Pamela Bondi characterized the policies as endangering public safety and announced the lawsuit as part of a broader campaign against sanctuary jurisdictions nationwide.
• Justice Department sues Minnesota over sanctuary city immigration policies — The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Minnesota, challenging the state's sanctuary city policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed Minnesota's policies endanger public safety by allowing "illegal aliens" to circumvent legal processes. The suit alleges Minnesota's refusal to cooperate with immigration enforcement violates federal law. Minnesota joins Los Angeles, New York, Boston, New Jersey, and Colorado in facing similar legal action as part of the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign.

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• Trump administration sued Los Angeles over sanctuary city policy — The Trump administration sued the city of Los Angeles over a sanctuary city policy prohibiting city resources from being used for immigration enforcement, arguing it is hindering efforts to crack down on what the administration calls a "crisis of illegal immigration." The lawsuit challenges local authority to restrict participation in federal immigration enforcement.
• Trump administration files lawsuit against Los Angeles over sanctuary city immigration policies — The Trump administration, through the Department of Justice, filed a federal lawsuit in the Central District of California against the city of Los Angeles, challenging its sanctuary city ordinance that restricts local police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The suit claims the city law discriminates against federal law enforcement and obstructs immigration law enforcement. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated the lawsuit targets what the administration characterizes as illegal sanctuary policies that prioritize undocumented immigrants over American citizens. The filing follows weeks of aggressive immigration enforcement operations and protests in Los Angeles.
• Department of Justice files lawsuit challenging Los Angeles sanctuary city policies — The Department of Justice announced a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass, and the Los Angeles City Council, alleging that sanctuary city policies enacted after President Trump's reelection interfere with federal immigration law enforcement. The complaint alleges that Los Angeles's refusal to cooperate with federal immigration authorities contributed to recent civil unrest requiring deployment of the California National Guard and U.S. Marines. Attorney General Pamela Bondi stated the lawsuit holds the city accountable for obstructing federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit is part of a series targeting sanctuary policies in multiple jurisdictions.
• Congress allocates $170.7 billion for immigration and border enforcement over four years — Legislation, referred to as Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," allocates $170.7 billion to immigration and border enforcement programs over the next four years. This represents a significant increase compared to ICE's current annual budget of approximately $8 billion, substantially expanding resources for mass deportation and immigration enforcement operations.

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• DHS removed controversial list of sanctuary jurisdictions — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) removed a controversial list of "sanctuary jurisdictions" from its website after backlash regarding inaccuracies, including misspellings and the inclusion of non-existent county governments.
• Secretary of Homeland Security Removes Sanctuary Cities List — Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem removed a list of "sanctuary cities" that she claimed were not cooperating with federal immigration authorities after facing demands for an apology from the National Sheriffs’ Association.

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• Trump administration sues New York over immigration policies — On Thursday, the Trump administration, through newly appointed Attorney General Pam Bondi, announced a lawsuit against New York. The federal government accuses state officials of prioritizing illegal aliens over American citizens. This legal action is part of a broader crackdown on immigration policies by the Trump administration, which has been met with protests and resistance in New York City. The lawsuit challenges New York's sanctuary laws that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
• US Justice Department sues New York over immigration rules — The US Justice Department, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, has filed a lawsuit against New York State over its "green light" law, which allows individuals to obtain driver's licenses without legal residency. The lawsuit claims the law undermines federal immigration laws and seeks to have it struck down. Bondi criticized the law as prioritizing illegal aliens over American citizens and emphasized the Justice Department's commitment to enforcing federal immigration efforts. New York Attorney General James has vowed to defend the state's laws, asserting they protect the rights and safety of New Yorkers.

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• DoJ sues Chicago and Illinois over sanctuary laws — The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago, accusing them of obstructing the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies. The lawsuit seeks a court order to nullify sanctuary laws that the federal government claims interfere with federal immigration law enforcement. The complaint was filed in a federal court in Chicago, following a national emergency declaration by Donald Trump on his inauguration day. The DoJ aims to prevent these jurisdictions from receiving federal grants if they continue to impede immigration enforcement.