Updated 1/07/25: Map and list of sanctuary cities, counties, and state that are obstructing federal immigration enforcement.

Jan 29, 2025 · The most recent update by the Center for Immigration Studies, which describes itself as a non-partisan group that backs "a unique pro-immigrant, low-immigration vision", highlights 13 sanctuary...

Mar 4, 2024 · For the below list of sanctuary jurisdictions, Fox News Digital has listed those with state statutes, directives, executive orders or city council ordinances.

Currently, there are 11 states in the nation that have through executive action or passage of a law declared themselves “sanctuary states.” Although not a state, the District of Columbia is also considered a sanctuary jurisdiction. All are part the approximately 600 sanctuary jurisdictions in the U.S., most of which were established after 2000.

Sanctuary cities: U.S. cities with policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Key protections: Reduced local law enforcement involvement in immigration matters. Non-interference: Sanctuary cities don’t prevent federal immigration authorities from enforcing immigration laws.

Full Screen Map: These cities, counties, and states have laws, ordinances, policies, or other practices that obstruct enforcement and shield criminals from ICE.

There are approximately 600 sanctuary jurisdictions of differing sizes across the country. The list below identifies some of the largest sanctuary cities. Each has a population of over 700,000 according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates for 2019.

3 days ago · President Donald Trump's administration is targeting so-called sanctuary cities in the Midwest as part of its larger crackdown on illegal immigration. On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi ...

In the United States, sanctuary cities started in the 1980s with a movement led by faith-based groups that challenged the U.S. government’s refusal to grant asylum to Central American refugees. Eight churches in the southwest United States publicly declared to …

Jan 22, 2025 · Some cities, like Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, have sanctuary ordinances that prohibit the use of city resources like transportation or personnel for immigration enforcement.