The Justice Department says city officials are intentionally obstructing enforcement of federal immigration law.

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against New York City on Thursday over its “sanctuary” laws, continuing a monthslong effort to crack down on localities that attempt to shield undocumented immigrants from federal detainment efforts.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday sued New York City over its “sanctuary city” policies, arguing they are obstructing the government from enforcing immigration law and contributed to the recent shooting of an off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.