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  1. June 2025

    1. June 11, 2025 2.0

      DOJ memo sets Civil Division enforcement priorities on DEI, antisemitism, gender procedures, sanctuary policies, and denaturalization

      Sanctuary RestrictionsNaturalization DOJ Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. March 2025

    1. March 6, 2025 2.0

      DOJ establishes "Operation Take Back America" to implement President and AG's "core policy objectives"

      Sanctuary RestrictionsBorderInteriorDetention DOJDHS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. February 2025

    1. February 5, 2025 2.0

      DOJ issues "Sanctuary Jurisdiction Directives" Memorandum

      InteriorSanctuary Restrictions DOJAG Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    2. February 5, 2025 2.0

      DOJ "Sanctuary Jurisdiction Directives" § I aims to tie DOJ funding for state and local jurisdictions to immigration enforcement compliance

      InteriorSanctuary Restrictions DOJAG Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. January 2025

    1. January 29, 2025 2.0

      Department of Transportation issues order requiring states and localities to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement for funding

      Sanctuary Restrictions Other Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency Directive

      Current Status

    2. January 21, 2025 2.0

      DOJ Creates New "Sanctuary Cities Enforcement Working Group"

      Sanctuary Restrictions DOJ Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    3. January 21, 2025 2.0

      DOJ memo prioritizes immigration prosecutions and information sharing, threatens enforcement against state and local jurisdictions

      EnforcementInteriorSanctuary Restrictions DOJAG Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. October 2020

    1. October 2, 2020

      ICE puts up billboards in Pennsylvania featuring "at-large immigration violators"

      InteriorSanctuary Restrictions ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Not in effect
  1. December 2019

    1. December 31, 2019

      Acting DHS Secretary requests review of state DMV laws for assessment of interference with immigration enforcement

      InteriorSanctuary Restrictions DHS Reported Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
  1. May 2019

    1. May 6, 2019

      ICE launches Warrant Service Officer program, empowering local law enforcement

      InteriorSanctuary Restrictions ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
  1. July 2018

    1. July 20, 2018

      DOJ issues FY18 solicitation for Byrne JAG grants with new "conditions"

      Sanctuary Restrictions DOJState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Not in effect
  1. June 2018

    1. June 19, 2018

      ICE uses civil fines to target people in sanctuary

      Sanctuary Restrictions ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  1. April 2018

    1. April 13, 2018

      DOJ demands evidence of compliance with 8 U.S.C. § 1373 from three jurisdictions

      Sanctuary Restrictions DOJState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency DirectiveForms and Information Collection

      Current Status

      Not in effect
  1. March 2018

    1. March 27, 2018

      DOJ reaches agreement with West Palm Beach over 8 U.S.C. § 1373 compliance

      Sanctuary Restrictions DOJState & Local Entities Final/Actual Agency DirectiveForms and Information Collection

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
  1. November 2017

    1. November 15, 2017

      DOJ warns 29 jurisdictions about losing Byrne JAG funds for non-compliance with § 1373

      Sanctuary Restrictions DOJState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency Directive
  1. October 2017

    1. October 12, 2017

      DOJ finds five jurisdictions not in compliance with § 1373, gives time to respond

      Sanctuary Restrictions DOJState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Not in effect
  1. July 2017

    1. July 25, 2017

      DOJ issues new conditions for FY 2017 Byrne JAG grants to "sanctuary" jurisdictions

      Sanctuary Restrictions AGICEState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Not in effect
  1. May 2017

    1. May 22, 2017

      AG Sessions implements Executive Order banning sanctuary city funding

      Sanctuary Restrictions DOJICEState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

      Not in effect
  1. April 2017

    1. April 21, 2017

      DOJ conditions grant funds on compliance with 8 U.S.C. § 1373

      Sanctuary Restrictions DOJICEState & Local Entities Final/Actual Agency Directive
  1. March 2017

    1. March 27, 2017

      AG Sessions warns sanctuary jurisdictions to certify compliance with 8 U.S.C. § 1373 or lose DOJ grants

      Sanctuary RestrictionsInterior DOJICEState & Local Entities Final/Actual Agency Directive
  1. February 2017

    1. February 20, 2017

      DHS memo implementing EO 13768 on "Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior"

      InteriorDetentionSanctuary RestrictionsBorder CBPICE Final/Actual Agency Directive

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