The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against the State of New York over a sanctuary law that dramatically restricts immigration

Federal officials are challenging a New York law that bars immigration arrests near courthouses, according to Spectrum News. The Department of Justice filed suit Thursday, arguing the 2020 Protect Our Courts Act obstructs federal authority to detain undocumented individuals.

WASHINGTON — Gov. Kathy Hochul, testifying Thursday before a congressional panel investigating sanctuary immigration policies, insisted that New York law enforcement officers cooperate with federal immigration agents despite a patchwork of laws and policies aimed at limiting that.

NEW YORK (AP) — Metropolitan Opera season attendance dropped slightly following the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown that coincided with a decrease in tourists to New York. The Met sold 72% of capacity, matching 2023-24 and down from its 75% projection.

Gov. Kathy Hochul will testify before Congress today in defense of New York’s sanctuary policies. She plans to share a personal story about her Irish grandparents’ immigration journey during the House Oversight Committee hearing.

Some of the demonstrations were organized by local residents after being surprised by sudden immigration raids; others are part of planned efforts by organizations like the Service Employees International Union, the Party for Socialism and Liberation and the 50501 Movement, a progressive political group.

Three Democratic governors defended their responses to the migrant crisis​ and dispute claims of failing to cooperate with federal authorities, according to remarks prepared for a congressional panel.

Demonstrators in cities beyond Los Angeles — including San Francisco, Chicago, New York and Austin — are protesting President Donald Trump’s federal immigration enforcement.