White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed to the Daily Caller that the Trump administration will soon release an updated list of sanctuary cities flouting federal immigration laws. This move comes after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) scrubbed the previous list—originally mandated by a Trump executive order—sparking outrage among conservatives who see it as yet another example of the left’s refusal to enforce the law. Leavitt’s announcement signals a renewed push by President Trump to hold these lawless jurisdictions accountable, ensuring they no longer prioritize illegal immigrants over American citizens.
“The Department of Homeland Security will be releasing a new list of sanctuary cities—an accurate list of sanctuary cities,” Leavitt stated firmly during Tuesday’s White House briefing. This commitment underscores the administration’s unwavering stance against cities and states that actively undermine federal immigration enforcement, putting American lives at risk. The liberal media, of course, has been silent on the dangers of sanctuary policies—especially in light of the recent terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, a state that just weeks earlier passed sweeping sanctuary protections for illegal immigrants.
When pressed on how the administration plans to crack down on these rogue jurisdictions, Leavitt didn’t hold back: “As for what we’re doing to crack down, the president has signed executive orders and has directed the attorney general to prosecute state and local officials who are not complying with federal immigration authorities, and most importantly, federal immigration law.” This hardline approach is exactly what’s needed to restore order, yet predictably, the left and their media allies are crying foul, more concerned with protecting illegal aliens than the safety of American communities.
President Trump’s April executive order makes it clear: sanctuary cities that defy federal law will face consequences, including the loss of federal funding. The order also empowers the attorney general and DHS to take legal action against non-compliant jurisdictions. “The Order ensures illegal aliens are not being favored over American citizens by directing the Attorney General to address state or local laws that unlawfully prioritize aliens,” the administration’s fact sheet states.
The previous DHS list, before its suspicious removal, explicitly called out these jurisdictions for “obstructing federal immigration law enforcement.” Each was given a chance to correct their policies, yet many doubled down, proving their allegiance to open-border radicals over their own citizens. “DHS demands that these jurisdictions immediately review and revise their policies to align with Federal immigration laws and renew their obligation to protect American citizens, not dangerous illegal aliens,” the list declared.
Colorado passed sanctuary protections for illegals one month before the terror attack this weekend 🚨
Daily Caller White House Correspondent @reaganreese_: "Why did DHS remove the sanctuary cities list that it had published, which was ordered to be made by the president, and… pic.twitter.com/7Sc8Eq0UFk
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 3, 2025
While the liberal media continues to spin this as cruelty, President Trump’s actions are about one thing: enforcing the law and keeping Americans safe. Sanctuary cities are a magnet for crime, and their leaders should be ashamed—not coddled.