A judge rules against Trump's administration in sanctuary towns

A federal New York judge on Friday said the Trump administration could not suspend public safety grants to six states and New York City, saying they were considered safe havens .

"In accordance with all the other courts that have examined this information. the court concludes that the defendants did not have the legal authority to impose these conditions, "said the decision.

The city, six states – New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Virginia – and the Federal District of Columbia filed lawsuits against the administration for threatening to withhold funds for criminal justice programs at the Edward Byrne Memorial. Justice Grant Assistance, named after a New York City police officer killed in the performance of his duties.

The Department of Justice has tried to impose immigration-related conditions on the stock exchanges, which are worth millions of dollars.

States said it was a matter of separation of powers and challenged the administration's power to force them to adopt President Trump's preferred immigration policies.

The judge cites the "lack of authority of the administration to impose the three conditions of federal funding" and stresses that "the separation of powers allows to control the tyranny and the concentration of power".

New York State Attorney General Barbara Underwood described the decision as "a major victory for the public safety of New Yorkers".

"This decision compels the Trump administration to distribute these vital public safety funds, helping to ensure that our local law enforcement agencies can continue to determine the best way to protect the public's safety and security. New Yorkers, "she said.