The Justice Department’s lawsuit against New York City over its sanctuary policies will likely head to the U.S. Supreme Court, former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Ron Vitiello told Newsmax Saturday.

On Thursday, the Justice Department filed suit against New York City, Mayor Eric Adams, and several other officials, alleging the city’s sanctuary laws obstruct federal immigration enforcement. The complaint argues that the city’s policies have led to the release of dangerous criminal aliens and violate the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution.

“I think it’s great. We’re going after what is a problem in a lot of cities,” Vitiello said on “The Count.”

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