DHS pulls down list of ‘sanctuary’ cities and counties after backlash : NPR

The Department of Homeland Security deleted the list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” a few days after the agency posted it to its website.

The list included dozens of cities and counties in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Violation with federal law.

“The DHS requires these jurisdictions to review and amend their policies immediately, and update their obligation to protect American citizens, not dangerous illegal aliens, consistent with federal immigration law.” It is listed on the DHS page.

The list, posted late last week and collapsed on Sunday, was considered the latest step in the Trump administration’s efforts to push back local governments that believe they are hampering their goal of increasing immigration-related arrests and deportation. Since the start of the administration, mayors and governors of cities considered “sanctuaries” have been called to testify before Congress, with federal agencies considering suppressing federal resources from these areas.

In fact, sanctuary jurisdictions prohibit local law enforcement from assisting federal immigration officials with regard to immigration-related businesses.

However, the list soon faced intense criticism from mayors and law enforcement who were confused about why they were included. Over the weekend, National Sheriff’s Association President Kieran Donohue DHS accused of lack of transparency Accountability for how to edit a list.

“This list was created without mechanisms on how to oppose input, compliance standards, or designation. Sheriffs across the country have no way of knowing what they have to do to avoid this optional label.” “This decision by the DHS could create a trust gap that could take years to overcome.”

Local leaders across the country raised the issue by including it on the list. Mayor from Boise, Idaho and San Diegofor example, I was surprised to see their city being named. Colorado leaders also raised concerns. That’s what Aurora was like Deleted list before it was posted.

President Trump issued it Presidential Order of April 28th It directed the department and attorney general to list state and local jurisdictions to “provide jurisdiction of each sanctuary that provides an opportunity to obstruct federal immigration law enforcement and revise it.”

“Some cities have been pushed back. They don’t have laws on books they don’t qualify but are eligible, so I think they are eligible,” said DHS Executive Director Christie Noem. Fox Sunday morning future.

The list states that senior DHS officials, as mentioned in their statement to NPR, will be reviewed at any time, and will be updated “regularly”.

“The designation of sanctuary jurisdiction is based on an assessment of many factors, including self-identification as sanctuary jurisdiction, enforcement of immigration laws, restrictions on information sharing, violations with federal law enforcement in the legal protection of illegal aliens, and illegal protection,” the official’s statement said.

Since taking office, the Trump administration has taken steps to retaliate against its jurisdiction. For example, USCIS spokesman Matthew Tragesser said that US Citizenship and Immigration Services has ended its naturalization ritual coordination by “restricting cooperation with law enforcement against legal rules, enforcing the rule of law, and keeping the American community safe from illegal and violent aliens.”

The government has vowed Check for federal disaster aid and other assistance This applies to “sanctuary jurisdiction.” Withholding funds prompted lawsuits from 16 jurisdictions. a The judge blocked the movement.

The administration also took cities to court over a policy of limiting cooperation with immigration authorities.