Federal judge dismisses Trump-era lawsuit against Rochester’s sanctuary city policies
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Trump administration against Rochester, New York, over its sanctuary city policies. The city's recent policy changes led to the dismissal, with Mayor Chris Evans reaffirming Rochester's commitment to federal and state laws while maintaining local autonomy.
The lawsuit, filed in April 2025, argued that Rochester's sanctuary city rules violated the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution. The city's policies, in place since 1986 and reaffirmed in 2017, limit local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Judge Frank Geraci gave the Justice Department a month to amend its lawsuit to reflect the changes in Rochester's policies. The city made these changes after the lawsuit was filed, leading to the dismissal. Mayor Chris Evans stated that local police officers who aided U.S. Border Patrol agents appeared to have violated city policy.
The dismissal of the lawsuit allows Rochester to continue its sanctuary city practices, balancing federal and local laws. Mayor Chris Evans' statement underscores the city's commitment to adhering to federal and state laws while preserving its autonomy in local matters.
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