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DOJ sues Connecticut and New Haven over sanctuary policies, seeking to overturn local protections for migrants.
DOJ argues the policies undermine national law and order ICE detainer enforcement.
New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker says the city abides by all laws and will fight the lawsuit.
The DOJ notes prior related actions across major U.S. cities as part of its broader enforcement effort.
The suit claims Connecticut’s policies hinder information-sharing with federal authorities.
DOJ seeks a court ruling to invalidate sanctuary policies and stop enforcement hindrances.
The article notes high public engagement with NY Post coverage of related sanctuary policy debates.
The Justice Department cites existing state and city actions as a context for the suit.
The report cites quotes from U.S. Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate on enforcement goals.
The DOJ frames the suit as a move to end what it calls open defiance of federal law.

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The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Connecticut and New Haven over policies it says interfere with federal immigration enforcement.
The lawsuit targets Connecticut’s Trust Act and a New Haven executive order on sharing immigration status information.
Connecticut officials say the Trust Act and local orders prioritize public safety while upholding state sovereignty.
DOJ argues the Trust Act violates the Supremacy Clause by preferring state policy over federal immigration laws.
The case cites a specific example of a man released after a federal detainer was not honored.
New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker defended the 2020 executive order as consistent with law.
The DOJ claims the Trust Act has allowed releases instead of deportations in some cases.
Attorney General William Tong defended Connecticut’s right to pass the Trust Act.
The DOJ lawsuit argues the executive order targets federal immigration authorities with disfavored treatment.
The case underscores ongoing debates over local protections vs. federal immigration policy.

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