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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has removed a list of sanctuary cities from its website following objections from the National Sheriffs' Association. The list, released by the Trump Administration last week, identified approximately 600 cities and counties that allegedly did not comply with federal immigration enforcement. The National Sheriffs' Association argued that the list undermined trust, cooperation, and partnership between local law enforcement and federal agencies. The list included two cities and two counties in Central Pennsylvania.
The decision to take down the list reflects ongoing tensions between federal immigration policies and local jurisdictions that choose not to fully cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Sanctuary cities typically limit their cooperation with ICE, often to foster trust within immigrant communities and encourage reporting of crimes without fear of deportation.
The removal of the list comes amid broader debates over immigration policy and enforcement in the United States. The National Sheriffs' Association emphasized the importance of maintaining strong relationships between local and federal law enforcement to ensure public safety and community trust.