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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rhian Lubin

Kristi Noem and DHS quietly remove list of Sanctuary cities just days after its launch on web after GOP outcry

The Department of Homeland Security has quietly removed from the web a list of 500 sanctuary jurisdictions around the country it accused of “shamefully obstructing” the Trump administration’s deportation plans after pushback from some GOP strongholds that were included on it.

Cities, counties and states across the U.S. were targeted by the department in the list, including those who claimed to be outspoken supporters of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

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