DHS announces nationwide surge in ‘sanctuary’ cities

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House holds hearing on sanctuary policies

House holds hearing on sanctuary policies

(NewsNation) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is ramping up its presence in “sanctuary cities,” which are known to limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal officers, according to the Department of Homeland Security. 

In a statement posted Saturday on X, DHS said ICE has initiated a “surge in sanctuary cities,” as part of the Trump administration’s continuous crackdown on immigration.

The states and jurisdictions identified by DHS include California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and........

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