President Trump's executive order to crack down on sanctuary policies names three dozen cities around New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

A national sheriffs' group criticized a list the Trump administration published last week identifying "sanctuary" cities and states it said were violating federal immigration law.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem quietly removed a list of “sanctuary” states, cities, and counties after outrage from the National Sheriffs’ Association. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.

The counties ended up on the list despite efforts to find ways to challenge Washington state’s “sanctuary” law.

The list is aimed to crack down on what the Trump administration sees as places that do not comply with its illegal immigration push.

A list issued by the Department of Homeland Security said many law enforcement agencies are promoting sanctuary cities, including several North Dakota counties. However, sheriffs say those claims are unfounded.

Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed repealing a law that limits the cooperation between local D.C. agencies and federal immigration authorities.

The list was published last week, about a month after President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security to create a list of jurisdictions obstructing federal immigration laws. These jurisdictions would risk their federal funds being terminated or suspended.