WASHINGTON—The Trump administration on Tuesday sued to block California laws that extend protections to people living in the U.S. illegally, the most aggressive move yet in its push to force so-called sanctuary cities and states to co-operate with immigration authorities. California officials remained characteristically defiant, vowing to defend their landmark legislation. The Supreme Court reinforced the federal government’s primacy in enforcing immigration law when it blocked much of Arizona’s tough 2010 immigration law on similar grounds. The state wants a judge to certify that its laws are in compliance with federal immigration law. Becerra, a Democrat who is up for election in November, has been sharply critical of Republicans Trump and Sessions, particularly on immigration policies.

Source: thestar March 07, 2018 03:33 UTC