Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration's Lawsuit Challenging Rochester's Sanctuary City Policy

A federal court judge has dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit brought by the Trump administration against the city of Rochester, New York, over its sanctuary city policy. Judge Frank Geraci ruled that the Department of Justice failed to state a valid claim against the city, meaning the White House cannot refile the same claim. Rochester's policy prohibits city employees, including police, from aiding in federal immigration actions or discriminating based on citizenship status.