NYC News: Columbia University Enrollment, Sanctuary City Lawsuit, NJ Prosecutor Dispute

Columbia University and International Enrollment

• 🏛️ The Trump administration has reached an agreement with Columbia University requiring a reduction in its reliance on international students.
• 💰 Experts like Miriam Felum argue that targeting foreign students will negatively impact universities and local economies through reduced spending on rent, food, and services, and potentially job creation.
• 🌍 Columbia University states it values the contributions of its international students and remains committed to its global identity, with approximately 38% of its student body being from other countries.

Federal Lawsuit Against New York's Sanctuary City Laws

• ⚖️ Legal experts express doubt about the success of a recent federal lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against New York City's sanctuary city laws.
• 🚫 The Department of Justice alleges that the city unlawfully obstructs immigration agents from enforcing federal law.
• 🔄 Peter Marowitz of Cordozo Law School notes this lawsuit is similar to a previous one filed by Trump in his first administration against California, which was ultimately struck down by courts.
• 🏢 City Hall is currently reviewing the lawsuit, while a similar case against Chicago and Illinois was dismissed by a judge.

New Jersey Federal Prosecutor Appointment Dispute

• ⚔️ A dispute is ongoing over the appointment of the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey.
• 🏛️ The Trump administration appointed Alina Habba as the acting U.S. Attorney, bypassing a group of federal judges who had intended to name their own successor.
• 🗓️ Habba, a former personal attorney to President Trump, is expected to remain in the role through the end of the year or early next year due to a series of administrative maneuvers.
• 🧑‍⚖️ The judges' traditional power to name an interim successor during a vacancy has been challenged, leading to a clash between the judiciary and the administration.
• 🗳️ Habba's nomination for a full Senate confirmation was withdrawn, and no confirmation vote has taken place, leaving her current acting status in a complex legal gray area.