Federal Court Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Against Los Angeles Sanctuary City Law

A U.S. court on June 23, 2026, dismissed the Justice Department's lawsuit seeking to compel Los Angeles to assist federal immigration enforcement, removing a key federal legal instrument targeting the city's sanctuary ordinance. The ruling follows a January 2026 court decision denying the administration's effort to force compliance through funding cuts, signaling judicial skepticism of the administration's sanctuary city litigation strategy.