Tagged #supremacy-clause
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Federal Judge Blocks New York's Mask Ban for Federal Agents, Upholds 287(g) Prohibition
U.S. District Judge Mae D'Agostino partially blocked New York's 'Face Covering Act' but upheld the state's ban on local 287(g) immigration agreements. Practitioners must understand what stays blocked and what remains enforceable.
Federal Court Blocks New York's Face Covering Ban on Federal Agents
A federal judge has ruled that New York cannot ban federal law enforcement from wearing face coverings or require visible ID—citing constitutional supremacy concerns.
Federal court blocks Illinois in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
A federal judge ruled Illinois's RISE and DREAM Acts violate the Supremacy Clause. Immigration practitioners must update eligibility guidance for undocumented applicants seeking higher education benefits in the state.
Civil Rights Groups Renew Legal Challenge to Tennessee Unauthorized Immigration Law
ACLU and National Immigration Law Center refile federal lawsuit challenging HB 1704 after initial dismissal, seeking to halt state criminal penalties for immigrants with final removal orders.
Federal judge blocks Philadelphia's ICE masking ban
A Pennsylvania federal court ruled that Philadelphia cannot enforce its ban on federal ICE agents wearing masks or using unmarked vehicles, citing constitutional limits on local authority over federal officers.
Federal Judge Blocks Philadelphia's Ban on Masked ICE Agents
US District Court invalidates Philadelphia ordinance requiring federal agents to remove masks and display badges, citing constitutional preemption. Preliminary injunction blocks enforcement pending full litigation.
DOJ Sues New York Over State Mask Ban for ICE Officers
Federal government challenges New York's mask ban and identity disclosure requirement for federal law enforcement, arguing they violate the Supremacy Clause and interfere with immigration enforcement operations.
Federal judges dismiss Trump administration's sanctuary city lawsuits across multiple jurisdictions
Courts in California, Illinois, New Jersey, and other states have rejected DOJ challenges to local sanctuary policies, finding they don't violate federal law or the Supremacy Clause.
DOJ challenges New Jersey executive order on ICE cooperation and sanctuary status
The Justice Department filed suit against New Jersey over Executive Order No. 12, which restricts ICE from conducting arrests and using state facilities for immigration enforcement. What practitioners need to know about the Supremacy Clause challenge.