A bitter dispute between the federal government and the state of New York has escalated into a war of lawsuits, with the Justice Department and New York state exchanging lawsuits over various contentious issues. At the heart of the matter is the state's mask mandate ban, which was recently lifted, but the federal government is pushing back, claiming it poses a public health risk. Additionally, the Justice Department is criticizing New York's immigration enforcement policies, saying they are too lenient and allow undocumented immigrants to evade deportation. The back-and-forth lawsuits highlight the deepening divide between the Biden administration and Republican-led states over issues of public health and immigration.
Justice Department and New York swap suits over state's mask ban, immigration enforcement Spectrum News
