US homeland security removes list of ‘sanctuary’ cities after sheriffs’ criticism

President of sheriffs' association says noncompliant' list violated the core principles of trust' with law enforcement

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) removed a list of sanctuary" states, cities and counties from its website following sharp criticism from a sheriffs' association that said a list of noncompliant" sheriffs could severely damage the relationship between the Trump administration and law enforcement.

DHS on Thursday published a list of what it called sanctuary jurisdictions that it deemed were included in areas that have a policy of limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The list prompted a response from the National Sheriffs' Association, which represents more than 3,000 elected sheriffs across the country and generally supports federal immigration enforcement.