The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Monday against the city of Los Angeles over its sanctuary laws that instruct local officials not to assist with federal immigration operations. The lawsuit, filed in the U.

President Donald Trump’s administration has sued Los Angeles, claiming the city is obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws and creating a lawless environment.

The Justice Department is suing the city of Los Angeles over its so-called “sanctuary city” policy passed in the weeks following Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory that prevents city resources from going toward immigration enforcement.