prohibit cooperation with authorities and forcing california to defend its state sanctuary laws in court. marc marcia blackburn in a moment. first, claudia. reporter: where the lawsuit takes direct aim at the first and only sanctuary state. the lawsuit was filed in sacramento ahead of jeff session s speech in about an hour and marks an escalation intentions between the trump administration and sanctuary cities. the lawsuit targets three controversial laws enacted within the past year. one prohibits police from asking people about their immigration status and from participating in federal enforcement raids.