President Donald Trump's administration sued Los Angeles on Monday over policies limiting city cooperation with federal immigration authorities, continuing a confrontation over the Republican's deportation efforts in a largely Democratic city.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday sued Los Angeles, claiming the city is obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws and creating a lawless environment.

The Trump administration on Monday sued the City of Los Angeles, accusing it of violating federal law with its “sanctuary city” policies by discriminating against immigration authorities and restricting cooperation granted to other law enforcement agencies.