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Feb 13, 2025 Denver public school system sued the Trump administration challenging a policy allowing ICE agents access to schools Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
A school district's lawsuit sought to block immigration enforcement that it said diverted resources and suppressed attendance.
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- Denver public school system sues Trump administration over ICE access — The Denver public school system has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging its policy that allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents access to schools. The lawsuit argues that this policy forces schools to divert educational resources and has led to decreased attendance due to fear of immigration enforcement on school grounds. The lawsuit seeks to block ICE from conducting raids in schools and demands that the Department of Homeland Security publish the directive to allow better preparation by the district.
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Week 4 – 2025-02-08–2025-02-14
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Feb 13, 2025 US Justice Department sued New York over its 'green light' law allowing driver's licenses without proof of legal residency Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The federal lawsuit sought to strike down a state immigration-related law, testing state versus federal authority.
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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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Week 4 – 2025-02-08–2025-02-14
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Feb 8, 2025 ACLU sued over a Trump executive order that effectively suspended U.S. asylum law Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
Civil-rights litigation challenged an executive action that curtailed statutory asylum protections.
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- ACLU sues over asylum order — The ACLU filed a lawsuit against a Trump executive order that effectively suspended US asylum law. This legal challenge seeks to protect the rights of asylum seekers and uphold international obligations.
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Week 4 – 2025-02-08–2025-02-14
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Feb 8, 2025 DOJ sued Chicago and Illinois, alleging their sanctuary laws interfere with federal immigration enforcement Corroborated Institutions and Governance
Federal litigation against local sanctuary policies escalated tension between federal enforcement priorities and local self-governance.
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- DOJ sues Chicago and Illinois — The DOJ filed a lawsuit against Chicago and Illinois, arguing that the city and state are interfering with Trump's immigration crackdown and seeking to block sanctuary laws. This legal action challenges local efforts to protect undocumented immigrants.
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Week 4 – 2025-02-08–2025-02-14
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