NYC NOW Midday News: Columbia Agrees to Limit International Enrollment, Federal Sanctuary City Lawsuit Faces Legal Scrutiny, and New Jersey U.S. Attorney Standoff Continues
Jul 28, 2025
Columbia University faces new limits on international student enrollment under a recent agreement, sparking concerns about economic impacts. Legal experts weigh in on a federal lawsuit challenging New York's sanctuary city policies, predicting a tough road ahead. Meanwhile, political tensions rise in New Jersey as the Trump administration bypasses the usual judicial process to appoint an acting U.S. Attorney, igniting debates over federal authority and the complexities of judicial nominations.
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Columbia Must Cut International Students
- Columbia University must reduce its reliance on international students due to a Trump administration agreement.
- International students contribute significantly to local economies through daily spending and job creation.
Sanctuary Lawsuit Faces Legal Hurdles
- The Trump administration's lawsuit against New York sanctuary laws is unlikely to succeed in court.
- It attempts to block sanctuary policies but uses similar legal arguments previously rejected in courts.
NJ U.S. Attorney Appointment Standoff
- Judges chose Desiree Grace as New Jersey's U.S. Attorney, but the Trump administration installed Alina Habba instead.
- Habba remained through intricate legal maneuvers despite judicial opposition and no Senate confirmation vote.