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
high
temporal
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
high
definition
Clarifies common usage of the term 'sanctuary jurisdiction' in discussions of local-federal immigration cooperation.