New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 19 other state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The suit alleges that the DOT is unlawfully conditioning billions in transportation funding on state compliance with federal immigration enforcement. James argues this violates the constitutional separation of powers, asserting that only Congress has the authority to allocate such funds. The coalition highlights that critical funds meant for infrastructure and public safety should not be tied to immigration enforcement conditions, which lack legal basis and relevance to transportation objectives.
Attorney General Letitia James argues that tying federal transportation funds to immigration enforcement is a violation of the constitutional separation of powers.
The coalition claims the DOT is unlawfully conditioning billions in transportation funding on state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Funds intended for infrastructure, public safety, and transportation improvements should not be linked to civil immigration enforcement, which lacks statutory support.
Secretary Sean Duffy and the DOTâs actions reflect an attempt to seize control over federal funds through unconstitutional means.
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