A New York federal judge blocked US President Donald Trump on Monday from striking down a law prohibiting immigration enforcement from making arrests at or surrounding state courthouses.

“My office will continue fighting to defend the dignity and rights of immigrant communities throughout New York,” stated New York Attorney General Letita James in a press release .

The Trump administration had challenged New York’s Protect Our Courts Act (POCA), stating it was conflict preempted by federal law since it “obstruct[ed] congressional purposes.” POCA was enacted to preserve public safety and judicial system operations, and it prevents the arrest people who are at a state courthouse in good faith as a party, witness, or there to support a family member.

However, the court upheld the la

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