DHS Releases a List of “Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law”

The Trump administration continues its attacks on so-called sanctuary jurisdictions.  Here is its list of “Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law.”  The announcement states that

“Executive Order 14287: Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens requires that a list of states and local jurisdictions that obstruct the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (sanctuary jurisdictions) be published. Sanctuary jurisdictions including cities, counties, and states that are deliberately and shamefully obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws endangering American communities. Sanctuary cities protect dangerous criminal aliens from facing consequences and put law enforcement in peril.

The list below was created to identify sanctuary jurisdictions, which are determined by factors like compliance with federal law enforcement, information restrictions, and legal protections for illegal aliens.

Each jurisdiction listed will receive formal notification of its non-compliance with Federal statutes. DHS demands that these jurisdictions immediately review and revise their policies to align with Federal immigration laws and renew their obligation to protect American citizens, not dangerous illegal aliens.” (bold added).

California is prominent on the list, with the state and many cities (including Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco) included.  36 states had jurisdiction son the list.  Arizona, Florida, and Texas were not on the list.

KJ