News Round Up 6/9/ – 6/15/2025 part 2

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has fiercely defended her city’s sanctuary status. On June 15, 2025, she posted on X: “These attacks on our immigrant community have been a body blow to the economy of the nation’s second largest city. You can see it in our restaurants, our construction industry, our fashion district, and our schools. Save the economy — stop the raids.” At a June 10 vigil, Bass declared, “When you raid Home Depots and workplaces, when you tear parents and children apart, and when you run armored caravans through our streets, you’re not trying to keep anyone safe. You’re trying to cause fear and panic.”

Governor Gavin Newsom has echoed this, emphasizing California’s reliance on immigrants. On June 12, 2025, on The Daily podcast, he said, “Get rid of the criminals, I have no problem with that. But do it civilly and do it responsibly.” On X, June 8, he added: “The federal government is sowing chaos so they can have an excuse to escalate. That is not the way any civilized country behaves.” Both leaders argue that Trump’s tactics disrupt communities and fuel civil unrest by targeting hardworking families.

Republican senators vehemently oppose sanctuary policies, arguing that undocumented immigrants who violate immigration laws have no right to remain. Senator Lankford (R-OK) claimed Trump’s actions aim to de-escalate tensions. Senator Cruz (R-TX) said sanctuary policies reward lawbreaking, while Senator Cotton (R-AR) insisted they protect criminals, not communities.

Mass raids and militarized tactics are tearing families apart and rattling communities. Protesters, like Maria Gutierrez in Paramount, defend immigrants who “work hard and aspire to a better life.” Trump’s rhetoric and aggressive enforcement have only intensified protests.

Now, let’s plunge into the sensational headlines that rocked the nation this week.

Trump’s Bombshell Lawsuit Targets New York’s Sanctuary Shield!
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Trump Administration Unleashes Legal Fury on New York’s Courthouse Arrest Ban
On June 12, 2025, the Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit against New York, challenging a state law banning ICE arrests in courthouses, claiming it defies federal authority and threatens his deportation efforts.