The Justice Department has put new emphasis on prosecutions and investigations with a focus on states that have helped undocumented immigrants.

In her first press conference since taking office last week, Bondi accused New York leaders of prioritizing “illegal aliens over American citizens.”

U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced the Department of Justice has filed civil charges against the state of New York, citing the state’s failure to comply with federal law in enforcing immigration laws.