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DHS Publishes List of Over 500 'Sanctuary Jurisdictions' Facing Enforcement Measures

Formal notifications to noncompliant jurisdictions signal potential legal action, targeted cuts to federal funding.

FILE - Members of immigration advocacy groups react as Los Angeles City Council votes to enact an ordinance to prohibit city resources from being used for immigration enforcement in anticipation of potential mass deportations under President-elect Donald Trump, inside Los Angeles City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
FILE - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detain a person, left, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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Overview

  • The Department of Homeland Security released on May 29 a roster of more than 500 cities, counties and states deemed to obstruct federal immigration laws under an April executive order.
  • Each listed jurisdiction will receive a formal notice of noncompliance and could face legal remedies or suspension of federal grants and contracts if it maintains restrictive cooperation policies with ICE.
  • Local officials and immigrant advocates have criticized the list’s opaque criteria and warned that the move risks undermining federalism and eroding trust between communities and law enforcement.
  • Several communities have contested their inclusion, citing existing collaboration with federal authorities or absence of sanctuary ordinances, and are preparing legal challenges.
  • The list will be updated regularly as new information emerges, with the Office of Management and Budget reviewing affected jurisdictions’ federal funding for possible suspension or termination.