DOJ Sues New Jersey And A Washington County Over Sanctuary Laws

The Justice Department has initiated legal actions against New Jersey and King County, Washington, challenging their sanctuary city policies. The lawsuits target New Jersey's directive limiting information sharing with federal authorities and King County's ban on ICE using county airports for deportation. Officials from both regions criticized the lawsuits as political maneuvers. Additionally, the Trump administration restricted New Yorkers from certain travel programs in response to New York's Green Light Law, which allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses and limits DMV data sharing with federal immigration authorities. New York has filed a lawsuit against this policy.

What is the main focus of the Justice Department's lawsuits against New Jersey and King County?

• To increase federal funding for local governments

• To challenge local policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities

• To support local law enforcement agencies

• To promote tourism in sanctuary cities

How did officials in New Jersey and King County react to the lawsuits filed by the Justice Department?

• They supported the lawsuits

• They ignored the lawsuits

• They accused the Justice Department of political motives

• They requested more time to respond

What recent action did the Trump administration take against New York?

• Opened new federal offices in New York

• Increased federal funding for infrastructure

• Barred New Yorkers from participating in trusted traveler programs

• Provided tax incentives for businesses

What does New York's Green Light Law allow?

• Federal authorities to access DMV records

• Undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses

• Undocumented immigrants to vote

• Local governments to set their own immigration policies

What legal action has New York taken in response to federal restrictions?

• Requested federal assistance for local law enforcement

• Implemented stricter immigration laws

• Increased cooperation with federal authorities

• Filed a lawsuit against the federal government