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Trump admin sues NYC, blames city's immigration policy for shooting

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New York City's sanctuary city status is under threat from a Trump administration lawsuit that alleges it hinders immigration enforcement and led to the shooting of an off-duty border agent.

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  • The Trump administration has sued New York City over its sanctuary city policy. 2s
  • The lawsuit claims the policy hindered immigration law enforcement and contributed to a recent shooting involving a federal agent. 11s
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that sanctuary policies have led to the release of thousands of criminals. 20s
  • Mayor Eric Adams responded by affirming the city's commitment to public safety and said the lawsuit will be reviewed. 34s
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