Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Suit Over LA Immigration Law

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration challenging Los Angeles's immigration ordinance, delivering a significant legal victory for the city and reinforcing the authority of local governments to set their own policies on cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The ruling was issued on Saturday, June 20, 2026, by U.S. District Judge Fernando M. Olguin.

The lawsuit, filed by the Justice Department in July 2025, targeted a 2024 city ordinance formally titled the "Prohibition of the Use of City Resources for Federal Immigration Enforcement." The policy prohibits city departments, including the Los Angeles Police Department, from using their resources, property, or personnel to assist federal immigration enforcement or to collect information about an individual's immigration status.

In his ruling, Judge Olguin granted the city's motion to dismiss the federal complaint. He found the government failed to establish a sufficient legal basis for its claims, writing that the ordinance "does not directly regulate the federal government" but rather "controls the actions of the City's own agents and agencies." The court rejected the administration's...