After a federal judge threw out the Trump Administration's lawsuit against sanctuary cities in Illinois, the government looks towards New York

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.

The Trump administration is suing New York City over its “sanctuary city” policies. Officials argue the policies obstruct immigration law enforcement and contributed to the recent shooting of a U.S.

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