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2 days ago
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Homeland Security removes 'sanctuary jurisdictions' list from its website
The Department of Homeland Security's list of "sanctuary jurisdictions" has disappeared from its website. The list, unveiled last Thursday, outlined portions of 35 states and the District of Columbia that, according to the DHS, "undermine the rule of law and endanger the lives of Americans and law enforcement." "We are exposing these sanctuary politicians who harbor criminal illegal aliens and defy federal law," the DHS wrote on X while announcing the list. However, users who now try to access the list on Homeland Security's website are greeted with a "Page Not Found" message and a note that "The page may have been moved, deleted, or is otherwise unavailable." Democrat County Executive Dings Trump Administration Over Sanctuary Jurisdiction Designation When asked about the matter on Monday, a senior Homeland Security official told Fox News Digital, "As we have previously stated, the list is being constantly reviewed and can be changed at any time and will be updated regularly." Read On The Fox News App "Designation of a sanctuary jurisdiction is based on the evaluation of numerous factors, including self-identification as a Sanctuary Jurisdiction, noncompliance with Federal law enforcement in enforcing immigration laws, restrictions on information sharing, and legal protections for illegal aliens," the official added. When Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was asked on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures" about the disappearance of the list, she said, "The president put out an executive order that directed us to recognize these sanctuary cities and to cooperate with the Department of Justice and Homeland Security to identify them and how they are making are jobs much more difficult to keep America safe and to make it a place that our families can raise their children again. "That list – going forward – some of the cities have pushed back. They think because they don't have one law or another on the books that they don't qualify, but they do qualify," Noem continued. "They are giving sanctuary to criminals because they are not backing up our ICE officers, because they are not out there honoring detainers, they are not letting us know when these dangerous criminals are being released from their courthouses, and it's making it much more difficult for us to ensure that these individuals that have broken our laws, that have perpetuated violence are brought to justice and are gotten out of our country. "So that list is absolutely continuing to be used and it is going to be identifying those cities and those jurisdictions that aren't honoring law and justice," Noem also said. Alleged Boulder Terrorist Overstayed Visa, Granted Work Permit By Biden Administration Before the list was taken down, DHS said on its website, "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," it added. Some of the jurisdictions on the list received pushback from local officials, according to the Associated Press. In California, the city of Huntington Beach made the list even though it had filed a lawsuit challenging the state's immigration sanctuary law and passed a resolution this year declaring the community a "non-sanctuary city." Jim Davel, administrator for Shawano County, Wisconsin, told the AP that the inclusion of his community must have been a clerical error. Davel voted for Trump, as did 67% of Shawano County. Davel thinks the administration may have confused the county's vote in 2021 to become a "Second Amendment Sanctuary County" that prohibits gun control measures with it being a safe haven for immigrants. He said the county has approved no immigration sanctuary policies. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Original article source: Homeland Security removes 'sanctuary jurisdictions' list from its website
Yahoo
2 days ago
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DHS removes federal list of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' that included Georgia cities, counties
The Brief The Department of Homeland Security has removed a list of so-called "sanctuary jurisdictions" from its website after receiving pushback from cities and counties included on the list. Athens, Atlanta, and the counties of Athens-Clarke, DeKalb, Douglas, and Fulton were flagged for policies that federal officials say limit cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The list confused some officials who said they didn't understand why their city or county qualified for the designation. The Department of Homeland Security has removed a list of so-called "sanctuary jurisdictions" from its website after receiving pushback from cities and sheriff's associations. The list, which was riddled with misspellings, received criticism from officials in communities spanning from urban to rural and blue to red who said the list doesn't appear to make sense. The list was published on Thursday on the department's website but on Sunday there was a "Page Not Found" error message in its place. What we know The department announced last week that more than 500 jurisdictions across the country would receive formal notification that the government deemed them uncooperative with federal immigration enforcement and whether they're believed to be in violation of any federal criminal statutes. The list was part of the Trump administration's efforts to target communities, states and jurisdictions that it says aren't doing enough to help its immigration enforcement agenda and the promises the president made to deport more than 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal authorization. The list is being constantly reviewed and can be changed at any time and will be updated regularly, a DHS senior official said. "Designation of a sanctuary jurisdiction is based on the evaluation of numerous factors, including self-identification as a Sanctuary Jurisdiction, noncompliance with Federal law enforcement in enforcing immigration laws, restrictions on information sharing, and legal protections for illegal aliens," the official said in a statement. Local perspective Athens, Atlanta, and the counties of Athens-Clarke, DeKalb, Douglas, and Fulton were flagged for policies that federal officials say limit cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In addition to being listed publicly, these jurisdictions face the potential loss of federal funding. Federal agencies are tasked with reviewing grants and contracts to determine which may be suspended or terminated based on noncompliance. Although there is no official legal definition for a "sanctuary jurisdiction," the term typically refers to places where local governments or law enforcement limit their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. What they're saying Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures" that there had been anger from some officials about the list. However, she didn't address why it was removed. "Some of the cities have pushed back," Noem said. "They think because they don't have one law or another on the books, that they don't qualify, but they do qualify. They are giving sanctuary to criminals." The other side After the list was released, Fulton County officials issued a statement saying that they were not aware of why the county was placed on the list and are working to reserve the designation. "Fulton County complies with state and federal laws, including Georgia law that bans sanctuary jurisdictions. Our law enforcement agencies cooperate fully with state and federal agencies in enforcement of applicable laws. Fulton County also uses the E-verify platform in our hiring and procurement practices," the county said. In California, the city of Huntington Beach made the list even though it had filed a lawsuit challenging the state's immigration sanctuary law and passed a resolution this year declaring the community a "non-sanctuary city." Jim Davel, administrator for Shawano County, Wisconsin, said the inclusion of his community must have been a clerical error. Davel voted for Trump as did 67% of Shawano County. Davel thinks the administration may have confused the county's vote in 2021 to become a "Second Amendment Sanctuary County" that prohibits gun control measures with it being a safe haven for immigrants. He said the county has approved no immigration sanctuary policies. What's next It is not clear if the list will be updated and republished or if it will be permanently taken down. The Source Information for this story was taken from a previous FOX 5 report and a story by the Associated Press.
Japan Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- Japan Today
DHS removes list of 'sanctuary' cities after sheriffs push back on non-compliant label
By Ted Hesson The U.S. Department of Homeland Security removed a list of "sanctuary" states, cities and counties from its website following sharp criticism from a sheriffs' association that said a list of "non-compliant" sheriffs could severely damage the relationship between the Trump administration and law enforcement. DHS on Thursday published a list of what it called "sanctuary" jurisdictions that allegedly limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The list prompted a response from the National Sheriffs' Association, which represents more than 3,000 elected sheriffs across the U.S. and generally supports federal immigration enforcement. Sheriff Kieran Donahue, president of the association, said in a statement on Saturday that DHS published "a list of alleged noncompliant sheriffs in a manner that lacks transparency and accountability." Donahue said the list was created without input from sheriffs and "violated the core principles of trust, cooperation, and partnership with fellow law enforcement." President Donald Trump had called for his administration to tally alleged sanctuary jurisdictions in a late April executive order, saying the lack of cooperation amounted to "a lawless insurrection." The DHS website listing the jurisdictions was offline on Sunday, an issue that Fox News host Maria Bartiromo raised with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on "Sunday Morning Futures." "I saw that there was a list produced," Bartiromo said. "Now, the list I don't see anymore in the media. Do you have a list of the sanctuary cities that are actually hiding illegals right now?" Noem did not acknowledge the list being taken offline but said some localities had bristled. "Some of the cities have pushed back," Noem said. "They think because they don't have one law or another on the books that they don't qualify, but they do qualify. They are giving sanctuary to criminals." Leaders of some cities publicly questioned the sanctuary label this week, including jurisdictions in Southern California, Colorado and Massachusetts. San Diego City Attorney Heather Ferbert told local outlets that San Diego - named on the DHS list - had never adopted a sanctuary policy and that the move appeared to be politically motivated. 'We suspect this is going to be used as additional threats and fear tactics to threaten federal funding that the city relies on," she said. Immigrant advocates and some Democrats say sanctuary policies help build trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement so that residents will be more likely to report crimes. At a hearing before a U.S. House of Representatives committee in March, mayors from Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City said sanctuary policies made their cities safer and that they would always honor criminal arrest warrants. Noem, who shares Trump's hardline immigration views, said the department would continue to use the sanctuary tally. DHS did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The internet archive website Wayback Machine showed the list still online on Saturday. It was not clear when it went offline or whether it was related to pushback from sheriffs. In his statement on Saturday, Donahue specifically called out DHS. '"This is an unfortunate and unnecessary erosion of unity and collaboration with law enforcement and the enforcement of the rule of law at a time when that unity is needed most," he said. "This decision by DHS could create a vacuum of trust that may take years to overcome." Sheriffs play a key role in immigration enforcement, holding alleged immigration violators for federal immigration officers in local jails and providing detention space. The Trump administration last week pushed out two top U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials amid pressure for more arrests and deportations. Stephen Miller, the architect of Trump's immigration agenda, said ICE would be tasked with a goal of 3,000 arrests per day - 10 times the number last year under former President Joe Biden. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said Sunday on "Fox & Friends" that the agency hit 1,600 arrests several times last week, the highest levels since Trump took office. "ICE can do more," he said. "We will do more." © Thomson Reuters 2025.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
DHS removes list of 'sanctuary' cities after sheriffs push back on non-compliant label
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem meets with Poland's conservative presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki, in Rzeszow, Poland, May 27, 2025. Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security removed a list of "sanctuary" states, cities and counties from its website following sharp criticism from a sheriffs' association that said a list of "non-compliant" sheriffs could severely damage the relationship between the Trump administration and law enforcement. DHS on Thursday published a list of what it called "sanctuary" jurisdictions that allegedly limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The list prompted a response from the National Sheriffs' Association, which represents more than 3,000 elected sheriffs across the U.S. and generally supports federal immigration enforcement. Sheriff Kieran Donahue, president of the association, said in a statement on Saturday that DHS published "a list of alleged noncompliant sheriffs in a manner that lacks transparency and accountability." Donahue said the list was created without input from sheriffs and "violated the core principles of trust, cooperation, and partnership with fellow law enforcement." President Donald Trump had called for his administration to tally alleged sanctuary jurisdictions in a late April executive order, saying the lack of cooperation amounted to "a lawless insurrection." The DHS website listing the jurisdictions was offline on Sunday, an issue that Fox News host Maria Bartiromo raised with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on "Sunday Morning Futures." "I saw that there was a list produced," Bartiromo said. "Now, the list I don't see anymore in the media. Do you have a list of the sanctuary cities that are actually hiding illegals right now?" Noem did not acknowledge the list being taken offline but said some localities had bristled. "Some of the cities have pushed back," Noem said. "They think because they don't have one law or another on the books that they don't qualify, but they do qualify. They are giving sanctuary to criminals." Leaders of some cities publicly questioned the sanctuary label this week, including jurisdictions in Southern California, Colorado and Massachusetts. San Diego City Attorney Heather Ferbert told local outlets that San Diego - named on the DHS list - had never adopted a sanctuary policy and that the move appeared to be politically motivated. 'We suspect this is going to be used as additional threats and fear tactics to threaten federal funding that the city relies on," she said. Immigrant advocates and some Democrats say sanctuary policies help build trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement so that residents will be more likely to report crimes. At a hearing before a U.S. House of Representatives committee in March, mayors from Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City said sanctuary policies made their cities safer and that they would always honor criminal arrest warrants. Noem, who shares Trump's hardline immigration views, said the department would continue to use the sanctuary tally. DHS did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The internet archive website Wayback Machine showed the list still online on Saturday. It was not clear when it went offline or whether it was related to pushback from sheriffs. In his statement on Saturday, Donahue specifically called out DHS. '"This is an unfortunate and unnecessary erosion of unity and collaboration with law enforcement and the enforcement of the rule of law at a time when that unity is needed most," he said. "This decision by DHS could create a vacuum of trust that may take years to overcome." Sheriffs play a key role in immigration enforcement, holding alleged immigration violators for federal immigration officers in local jails and providing detention space. The Trump administration last week pushed out two top U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials amid pressure for more arrests and deportations. Stephen Miller, the architect of Trump's immigration agenda, said ICE would be tasked with a goal of 3,000 arrests per day - 10 times the number last year under former President Joe Biden. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said Sunday on "Fox & Friends" that the agency hit 1,600 arrests several times last week, the highest levels since Trump took office. "ICE can do more," he said. "We will do more." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
DHS removes list of 'sanctuary' cities after sheriffs push back on non-compliant label
* Sheriffs criticized DHS list for damaging trust and cooperation * DHS removes list of alleged 'sanctuary' states, cities and counties * Noem defends targeting uncooperative jurisdictions WASHINGTON, - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security removed a list of "sanctuary" states, cities and counties from its website following sharp criticism from a sheriffs' association that said a list of "non-compliant" sheriffs could severely damage the relationship between the Trump administration and law enforcement. DHS on Thursday published a list of what it called "sanctuary" jurisdictions that allegedly limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The list prompted a response from the National Sheriffs' Association, which represents more than 3,000 elected sheriffs across the U.S. and generally supports federal immigration enforcement. Sheriff Kieran Donahue, president of the association, said in a statement on Saturday that DHS published "a list of alleged noncompliant sheriffs in a manner that lacks transparency and accountability." Donahue said the list was created without input from sheriffs and "violated the core principles of trust, cooperation, and partnership with fellow law enforcement." President Donald Trump had called for his administration to tally alleged sanctuary jurisdictions in a late April executive order, saying the lack of cooperation amounted to "a lawless insurrection." The DHS website listing the jurisdictions was offline on Sunday, an issue that Fox News host Maria Bartiromo raised with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on "Sunday Morning Futures." "I saw that there was a list produced," Bartiromo said. "Now, the list I don't see anymore in the media. Do you have a list of the sanctuary cities that are actually hiding illegals right now?" Noem did not acknowledge the list being taken offline but said some localities had bristled. "Some of the cities have pushed back," Noem said. "They think because they don't have one law or another on the books that they don't qualify, but they do qualify. They are giving sanctuary to criminals." Leaders of some cities publicly questioned the sanctuary label this week, including jurisdictions in Southern California, Colorado and Massachusetts. San Diego City Attorney Heather Ferbert told local outlets that San Diego - named on the DHS list - had never adopted a sanctuary policy and that the move appeared to be politically motivated. 'We suspect this is going to be used as additional threats and fear tactics to threaten federal funding that the city relies on," she said. Immigrant advocates and some Democrats say sanctuary policies help build trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement so that residents will be more likely to report crimes. At a hearing before a U.S. House of Representatives committee in March, mayors from Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City said sanctuary policies made their cities safer and that they would always honor criminal arrest warrants. Noem, who shares Trump's hardline immigration views, said the department would continue to use the sanctuary tally. DHS did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The internet archive website Wayback Machine showed the list still online on Saturday. It was not clear when it went offline or whether it was related to pushback from sheriffs. In his statement on Saturday, Donahue specifically called out DHS. '"This is an unfortunate and unnecessary erosion of unity and collaboration with law enforcement and the enforcement of the rule of law at a time when that unity is needed most," he said. "This decision by DHS could create a vacuum of trust that may take years to overcome." Sheriffs play a key role in immigration enforcement, holding alleged immigration violators for federal immigration officers in local jails and providing detention space. The Trump administration last week pushed out two top U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials amid pressure for more arrests and deportations. Stephen Miller, the architect of Trump's immigration agenda, said ICE would be tasked with a goal of 3,000 arrests per day - 10 times the number last year under former President Joe Biden. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said Sunday on "Fox & Friends" that the agency hit 1,600 arrests several times last week, the highest levels since Trump took office. "ICE can do more," he said. "We will do more."
