Overview

• The Justice Department labeled 35 states, counties and cities as sanctuary jurisdictions for limiting cooperation with federal immigration detainers.
• The roster spans 13 states including California and New York, four counties such as Cook County and Baltimore County, and 18 cities from Seattle to Philadelphia.
• Designated jurisdictions receive formal notices that could lead to lawsuits or suspension of federal grant funding unless they amend their policies.
• Louisville’s mayor revoked the city’s sanctuary measures after a DOJ warning, illustrating the administration’s leverage.
• Previous enforcement efforts have faced constitutional challenges, including a Tenth Amendment dismissal in Illinois, and the administration says it will update the list as policies change.