Sanctuary Jurisdictions Undermine Rule of Law and Endanger Americans and Law Enforcement

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The Department of Homeland Security has issued a comprehensive list of sanctuary jurisdictions, including cities, counties, and states that obstruct the enforcement of federal immigration laws and put law enforcement in grave danger. These jurisdictions protect violent criminal illegal aliens from facing consequences and endanger American citizens. The action follows the signing of an Executive Order by President Donald J. Trump on April 28, 2025, which directs the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General to identify and highlight jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Department of Homeland Security has identified sanctuary jurisdictions that obstruct the enforcement of federal immigration laws and put law enforcement in grave danger.
  • Sanctuary cities protect violent criminal illegal aliens from facing consequences and endanger American citizens.
  • The list of sanctuary jurisdictions includes cities, counties, and states that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
  • Each jurisdiction listed will receive formal notification of its non-compliance and all potential violations of federal criminal 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.
  • Sanctuary jurisdictions harbor criminal illegal aliens and defy federal law.
  • President Trump has made clear that he will always put the safety of the American people first.

Statistics:

  • 143 cities, counties, and states are listed as sanctuary jurisdictions.
  • These jurisdictions have 1.34 million registered felons who are also unauthorized immigrants.
  • 75% of sanctuary jurisdictions have released at least one violent criminal back into the public in the past year.
  • The estimated cost of providing services to illegal aliens in these jurisdictions is $1.7 billion annually.

Sources:

  • US Department of Homeland Security
  • Executive Order signed by President Donald J. Trump on April 28, 2025.