- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has removed a list of 500 ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions, which it claimed were “obstructing” the Trump administration’s deportation plans, from its website.
- The list included cities, counties and states, including some that claimed to support President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
- The National Sheriffs’ Association criticised the list for lacking transparency and not involving input from sheriffs.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that some cities are providing sanctuary to criminals despite not having specific laws on their books.
- Communities and immigrant rights organisations condemned the list, with some cities claiming their inclusion was a mistake and rights groups calling it "unconstitutional and immoral".
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