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“Sanctuary policies impede law enforcement and put American citizens at risk by design,” Bondi declared. “The Department of Justice will continue bringing litigation against sanctuary jurisdictions and work closely with the Department of Homeland Security to eradicate these harmful policies around the country.”
The crackdown comes directly from President Trump’s executive order, “Protecting American Communities From Criminal Aliens.” Under this directive, Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem were tasked with publishing a formal list of jurisdictions that refuse to comply with federal immigration laws.
What many Americans may not realize is just how deep the sanctuary problem goes. This isn’t about a few rogue mayors — entire states are refusing to cooperate with immigration enforcement.
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Nevada, New York, Oregon, and Rhode Island all landed squarely on the DOJ’s list. Even Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital, made the cut for its defiance of federal law.
The list also includes major counties such as Baltimore County in Maryland, Cook County in Illinois, San Diego County in California, and San Francisco County in California.
Big cities were not spared either. Berkeley, Chicago, Denver, Jersey City, Newark, Philadelphia, Seattle, New Orleans, Boston, and Albuquerque were all named. These aren’t tiny communities — they’re large population centers where millions are at risk because local officials refuse to cooperate with federal agents.
As the executive order bluntly states, “some State and local officials” are using “their authority to violate, obstruct, and defy the enforcement of Federal immigration laws.”
The DOJ isn’t just talking tough — it’s already suing sanctuary jurisdictions.
New York City is currently battling federal litigation over policies that shield illegal immigrants from deportation. Officials say the city has “released thousands of criminals on the streets to commit violent crimes against law-abiding citizens due to sanctuary city policies.”
Federal sources confirm that similar lawsuits are now being prepared for every jurisdiction on the list. The goal: end the obstruction and restore cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
With the release of this official list, the Trump administration now has a clear roadmap for action. Instead of tackling sanctuary cities one at a time, federal agencies can launch coordinated legal and financial pressure campaigns.
Attorney General Bondi’s partnership with DHS Secretary Noem signals a united front. Federal law is no longer up for debate in these jurisdictions — they’ve been formally identified as violators.
Local officials now face a stark choice: follow federal immigration law or prepare for the full force of federal litigation and potential loss of funding.
The era of sanctuary cities operating with impunity is ending. The Trump administration’s methodical approach is dismantling the Left’s sanctuary network piece by piece — and putting American safety first once again.
