July 13, 2020
Second Circuit judges said Monday that the U.S. Supreme Court needs to decide whether the Justice Department can place immigration enforcement conditions on federal grant funding to states, after denying a request for a full-court rehearing on the issue.
May 14, 2020
More than 30 local governments and nine public health experts urged a full Second Circuit on Thursday to reconsider its ruling on immigration restrictions on federal funding, arguing that keeping immigrants' trust is crucial, especially now during the coronavirus pandemic.
May 12, 2020
Law professors pressed the full Second Circuit to review its ruling allowing the Trump administration to tie immigration enforcement conditions to federal grant money, arguing the decision risks upending federalism and the separation of powers.
February 26, 2020
The Second Circuit held Wednesday that the Trump administration can withhold millions in federal grant money from New York City and seven states unless they cooperate with immigration authorities, reversing a New York federal judge's decision and splitting the circuits.
April 18, 2019
New York City and seven states urged the Second Circuit Wednesday to uphold their successful block of the Trump administration's bid to tie immigration enforcement measures to federal law enforcement grants, arguing the policy is an unconstitutional executive overreach.