CHICAGO SUES TRUMP AGAIN — THIS TIME TO FORCE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TO RELEASE $2 MILLION GRANT

By Liberty Focus | October 13, 2018

The city of Chicago filed another lawsuit against the Trump administration Friday, this time to force the release of a $2 million law enforcement grant the government is withholding as punishment for Chicago’s sanctuary city policies.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel once again accused the administration of coercing the city by tying the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants to “new and unlawful” immigration enforcement policies.

“Instead of inviting lawsuits and attacking immigrants, the Trump DOJ should immediately stop placing illegal conditions on these grants, quit withholding grant funding, and allow Chicago to use these grants to improve public safety,” Emanuel said in a statement. “We will not be bullied, intimidated or coerced into making a false choice between our values as a welcoming city and the principles of community policing.”

Friday’s announcement marks the second time Chicago has taken legal action in connection with the Trump administration’ anti-sanctuary efforts in little more than a year. The city sued Attorney General Jeff Sessions in August 2017 after he announced new eligibility requirements for Byrne grants, including giving immigration agents unfettered access to local jails and notifying federal authorities 48 hours in advance of releasing criminal aliens.