Awawdeh thanks judge for upholding right to pass public-safety laws
Murad AwawdehPresident and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition
Awawdeh thanks the judge for upholding the state's right to pass laws that keep communities safe.
“upholding our constitutional rights and the state’s rights to pass laws that keep our communities safe.”
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DOJ challenges NYC sanctuary laws; Mamdani defends them after dismissal
DOJ sued to invalidate New York City sanctuary provisions, arguing they obstruct federal immigration enforcement. A federal judge dismissed the complaint on October 15, 2026. Mamdani defends the laws as public-safety protections and rejects federal demands for local enforcement assistance.
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Judge Ramon Reyes Jr. dismisses the complaint for lack of standing and separately rejects the preemption and intergovernmental-immunity theories.
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The report quotes the court and Awawdeh's response to the dismissal. The ruling concerns the challenged city provisions in this lawsuit.
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Courthouse News quotes Awawdeh praising the dismissal of the federal lawsuit.
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He also says New York City and New York State will not be bullied into giving up their rights and protections.
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The case concerns New York City's sanctuary laws. Awawdeh praises the ruling for upholding the right to pass laws that keep communities safe. This supports the laws challenged in the lawsuit.
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The Dispute Index. "Awawdeh thanks judge for upholding right to pass public-safety laws". First published: 2026-10-16. Last updated: 2026-10-16. https://disputeindex.com/events/5822-awawdeh-thanks-the-judge-for-upholding-the-state