Sanctuary jurisdictions in the U.S. refer to places that limit their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, a practice that began in the 1980s. The rise in attention to these policies coincided with heightened immigration concerns and political polarization. During Trump's presidency, many Democratic cities reaffirmed their stance as sanctuaries. However, the arrival of migrants bused from the southern border has caused significant strain, leading to criticism from past supporters of sanctuary policies, as well as threats of enforcement from federal officials.
The term 'sanctuary' generally refers to states, counties, or cities that limit cooperation with federal efforts to deport undocumented immigrants.
Many Democratic-led jurisdictions affirmed their sanctuary status during Trump’s first term, but recent waves of migrants have intensified scrutiny and criticism of these policies.
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