U.S. Homeland Security Removes Sanctuary Jurisdictions List from Website

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has removed its previously public list of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ from its website, indicating the list is under review and may be updated. The list, which identified 35 states and the District of Columbia for allegedly undermining federal immigration laws, was taken down after being announced last Thursday. Homeland Security officials emphasized that the designation is based on compliance with immigration laws, and the absence of the page does not signal a change in policy. Secretary Kristi Noem reiterated that the list remains active and will continue to identify jurisdictions that hinder law enforcement efforts.