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DHS Removes List of "Sanctuary Jurisdictions" Amid Criticism

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has removed a list of over 500 jurisdictions it deemed uncooperative with federal immigration enforcement. The list, published last week, included localities that had actively supported the Trump administration's hard-line immigration policies. However, it was met with criticism from officials in communities across the country, who argued that the list was riddled with errors and inaccuracies. Amidst the backlash, the DHS website now displays a "Page Not Found" error message when attempting to access the list.

Key Takeaways:

  • The list of over 500 "sanctuary jurisdictions" was removed from the DHS website after receiving criticism for including localities that have actively supported the Trump administration's immigration policies.
  • The list was part of the Trump administration's efforts to target communities that are not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.
  • The list was criticized for being "riddled with misspellings" and inaccuracies, with officials from California, Wisconsin, and other states disputing their inclusion on the list.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the list, stating that some cities are "giving sanctuary to criminals," but did not address why it was removed.
  • The county of Shawano, Wisconsin, was included on the list despite having voted to become a "Second Amendment Sanctuary County" in 2021, and not having approved any immigration sanctuary policies.
  • Officials in communities spanning from urban to rural and blue to red pushed back against the list, arguing that it doesn't make sense and was based on "clerical errors."

Statistics:

  • Over 500 localities were listed as "sanctuary jurisdictions" by the DHS.
  • 67% of Shawano County, Wisconsin, voters supported Trump in the 2020 election.
  • The list was removed from the DHS website on Sunday, marked by a "Page Not Found" error message.

Sources:

  • The Associated Press
  • Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures"
  • Shawano County Administrator Jim Davel
  • Huntington Beach, California
  • State of California
  • County of Shawano, Wisconsin

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