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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is proposing to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by cutting customs staffing at airports and potentially restricting processing for international travelers, but the plan faces fierce headwinds from the travel industry and a fellow Cabinet secretary, with no imminent White House backing and warnings that it could cause wide-ranging disruptions to aviation networks.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the arrest of Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez, a Venezuelan national with no work authorization who was employed by the New York City Council. He entered the U.S. on a B2 visa in 2017 and has a prior assault arrest. DHS officials framed the case in the context of sanctuary city policies and broader immigration enforcement, citing other cases of illegal aliens in government roles in Illinois and Des Moines.
Minnesota and Illinois filed separate lawsuits against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, arguing the federal operations terrorize communities, strain local police resources, and violate the Constitution. The suits accuse DHS, ICE, CBP and Border Patrol of militarized tactics in public spaces and racial profiling against Somali and Hispanic residents, seeking an injunction to halt the operations and calling the actions political retaliation against sanctuary jurisdictions. The states note ongoing funding withdrawals tied to immigration policy noncompliance and warn the crackdown will persist for years, with thousands of federal agents deployed to the Twin Cities and Chicago, effectively turning parts of their cities into war zones.
The Justice Department released a list of 35 sanctuary jurisdictions, including states, counties, and cities, and announced plans to sue those limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, as part of a broader crackdown initiated by the Trump administration.
The U.S. Department of Justice has listed certain states, counties, and cities as Sanctuary Jurisdictions due to their policies that hinder federal immigration enforcement, with the list subject to review and updates based on jurisdictions' policy changes.
The Department of Homeland Security removed a list of sanctuary jurisdictions from its website after criticism from law enforcement groups and questions about its accuracy, with several jurisdictions disputing their inclusion. The list, which aimed to identify areas obstructing federal immigration laws, was criticized for lack of transparency and verification, leading to its removal amid ongoing debates about immigration enforcement policies.
Two West Michigan counties, Kent and Kalamazoo, were listed as sanctuary jurisdictions by the DHS despite denying such status, highlighting tensions over federal immigration enforcement and potential impacts on federal funding.
The Trump administration released a list of over 500 U.S. communities, including Milwaukee, Madison, Dane, and Shawano counties in Wisconsin, labeled as 'sanctuary jurisdictions' for allegedly not fully cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, though some included areas may have been listed erroneously or without clear policies. The list is based on factors like self-identification as a sanctuary and cooperation levels with ICE, but critics question its accuracy and methodology.
The Trump administration designated Maryland and several of its counties and cities as sanctuary jurisdictions, warning of potential federal funding consequences, despite local officials' opposition and claims that their policies do not violate federal law. Maryland's designation includes Baltimore, Annapolis, Rockville, Takoma Park, and multiple counties, with local leaders emphasizing their welcoming policies and legal compliance.
The Department of Homeland Security has listed over 500 sanctuary jurisdictions, warning they may lose federal funding if they are deemed noncompliant with immigration enforcement efforts, as part of the Trump administration's push to increase immigration enforcement and pressure communities to cooperate with ICE.
The Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security has published a list of over 500 'sanctuary jurisdictions' across the U.S., accusing them of obstructing immigration enforcement and threatening to cut federal funding if they do not comply with federal immigration laws.
The Department of Homeland Security has released a list of sanctuary jurisdictions that are allegedly obstructing federal immigration law enforcement, following an executive order by President Trump to hold these jurisdictions accountable and ensure compliance with federal laws to protect American citizens and law enforcement.