Federal Government Lists Over 500 Sanctuary Jurisdictions, Including Colorado, Georgia

The Trump administration released a list identifying over 500 U.S. jurisdictions as "sanctuary jurisdictions" that allegedly obstruct federal immigration enforcement, including several cities and counties in Colorado and Georgia. Many local officials, including those from politically conservative areas, questioned their inclusion, citing errors such as misspelled names and confusion with unrelated policies, like Second Amendment sanctuary designations. Some jurisdictions, like Fulton County, Georgia, emphasized their compliance with federal and state laws, denying any sanctuary policies. The list, mandated by an executive order, seeks to pressure these jurisdictions by potentially cutting federal funding tied to public safety and immigration enforcement cooperation. Officials supporting immigrant protections criticized the list as a political tactic to coerce cities into reversing local policies, asserting their legal right to protect their communities. Meanwhile, some counties, such as Douglas County, clarified they were not on the list and reaffirmed their commitment to federal immigration laws and cooperation with enforcement agencies.