A 'sanctuary' jurisdiction is commonly understood to be a state, county, or city that adopts policies limiting cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement agencies.
November 14, 2025
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Describes the general meaning of the term 'sanctuary' as used in U.S. immigration policy debates.
There is no standard definition of a 'sanctuary jurisdiction'; the term generally refers to U.S. cities or states that limit their cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration enforcement.
October 06, 2025
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Clarifies common usage of the term 'sanctuary jurisdiction' in U.S. immigration policy discussions.
A 'sanctuary jurisdiction' is a term that generally refers to a city or state that limits its cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
October 06, 2025
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Clarifies common usage of the term 'sanctuary jurisdiction' in discussions of local-federal immigration cooperation.
A 'sanctuary jurisdiction' is a local government jurisdiction that limits its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement authorities.
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General definition of the term as used in U.S. policy and political debates.