Trump lawsuit against Los Angeles dismissed in fresh legal defeat for administration

Trump lawsuit against Los Angeles dismissed in fresh legal defeat for administration A California court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump's administration against Los Angeles over a city ordinance limiting its cooperation with federal immigration authorities - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A California court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump's administration against Los Angeles, which challenged a city ordinance limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities. U.S. District Judge Fernando Olguin rejected the administration's argument that the city's policy was unconstitutional, though he granted permission to file an amended complaint. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. However, Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto stated the ruling "reinforces the well-established principle that local governments have the authority to decide how to use their personnel and resources." The administration's lawsuit, filed last June, alleged Los Angeles violated federal law by enacting policies that barred city resources from aiding immigration enforcement operations or collecting information about individuals' citizenship status. This legal action followed weeks after President Trump deployed troops to Los Angeles amid protests against deportation operations. Judge Olguin found that the ordinance "controls the actions of the City's own agents and agencies," rather than unconstitutionally attempting to regulate the federal government. The Trump administration has pursued similar legal challenges against policies in other Democrat-led jurisdictions, with federal judges previously dismissing lawsuits against Boston and Chicago. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments