DHS takes list of sanctuary cities offline

Published June 2, 2025 8:30am ET



The Department of Homeland Security has removed its publicized list of 500 sanctuary cities allegedly impeding federal immigration enforcement.

Each city received a notice that it was considered noncompliant per an executive order by President Donald Trump that demanded such a list. When the list appeared on the DHS website four days ago, the department promised to update it regularly.

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