DHS Targets 500 ‘Sanctuary Jurisdictions’ in Immigration Enforcement Push
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued warnings to over 500 jurisdictions nationwide, labeling them as "sanctuary jurisdictions" that allegedly obstruct federal immigration enforcement. This initiative aims to pressure communities perceived to inhibit the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda. On Thursday, DHS published a formal list of these jurisdictions, indicating their noncompliance with federal immigration laws, which could prompt legal actions should they fail to cooperate.
Among the targeted areas are 21 counties and cities in New Jersey, including Camden and Newark. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem criticized these jurisdictions for purportedly jeopardizing public safety by shielding "violent criminal illegal aliens." The initiative follows an executive order signed by Trump, mandating regular updates of identified sanctuary states and localities.
Cities like Baltimore and Las Vegas have expressed their dissent, emphasizing their welcoming stance towards immigrants and contesting their inclusion on the list. Local leaders argue that sanctuary policies foster community safety, allowing immigrants to report crimes without fear of deportation. Critics, including the nonprofit Public Rights Project, assert that this move serves as a tactic to intimidate local governments into compliance, countering claims made by the Trump administration.
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