Signed by President Donald Trump on April 28, 2025, Executive Order 14287 targets so-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The order directs the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to publish and update a list of states and localities that obstruct federal immigration law. It frames such resistance as a threat to national security and public safety, accusing local officials of violating federal law and aiding criminal activity. The order reasserts federal supremacy over immigration and calls for strict enforcement against jurisdictions deemed noncompliant
EO 14287 Seeks to Punish "Sanctuary Jurisdictions"
Jeff Graber
Source Title:
Protecting American Communities From Criminal Aliens
Source Category:
Governmental
Source Format:
Other
Publication Date:
May 2, 2025
Publisher:
Federal Register
Place Published:
Washington, D.C.
Accessed:
2025-07-07
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