A federal judge has dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit challenging New York City’s sanctuary laws, allowing the policies to remain in place. The ruling comes amid ongoing debate over immigration enforcement and local jurisdiction. A father whose daughter was killed by an undocumented immigrant has responded to the decision, weighing the legal outcome against the human toll of such cases. The case highlights tensions between state and federal authority on immigration issues.


New York City sanctuary laws are upheld after a federal judge dismisses a DOJ lawsuit. Joe Abraham, whose daughter Katie was killed by an illegal immigrant, reacts to the decision.