DOJ Appeals Dismissal of Sanctuary City Lawsuit

The DOJ's appeal could reshape sanctuary city policies nationwide. The case challenges a lower court's decision that the federal government lacks standing to sue.

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2025 October 28 . 9:04 PM

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DOJ Appeals Dismissal of Sanctuary City Lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched an appeal against Illinois, Cook County, and Chicago's sanctuary city policies. The move comes after a federal judge dismissed the DOJ's initial lawsuit in July.

U.S. District Judge Lindsay Jenkins ruled that the federal government lacks standing to sue over local sanctuary policies. Despite being granted a month to amend its complaint, the DOJ failed to do so, making the ruling final with prejudice.

The DOJ, represented by Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate, has now appealed the case to the Seventh Circuit. The appeal challenges the lower court's decision, arguing that the federal government has the right to intervene in local sanctuary policies.

The DOJ's appeal seeks to overturn the dismissal of its lawsuit against Illinois, Cook County, and Chicago. The outcome of this appeal will have significant implications for sanctuary cities across the nation.