Justice Department will stop pressuring cities for information on noncitizens in custody, asks court to dismiss 'sanctuary' suits

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Mar 04, 2021 Justice Department will stop pressuring cities for information on noncitizens in custody, asks court to dismiss 'sanctuary' suits The Justice Department on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to dismiss three lawsuits over a Trump-era immigration policy that led some areas to declare themselves "sanctuary cities." Under former President Donald Trump, the Justice Department sought to withhold federal grants from local governments that refused to tell immigration agents when people in custody were about to be released. The government also wanted access to local jails so immigration agents could question noncitizens in custody. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy