Key facts
- Judge Reyes found federal law does not require local governments to share immigrant custody information.
- The administration argued federal law superseded the challenged New York City laws.
- The lawsuit was filed in July 2025.
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration that aimed to prevent New York City from enforcing laws that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. US District Judge Ramon Reyes ruled that the administration lacked a legal basis to challenge the city's policies.