Sanctuary States

Sanctuary State
Sanctuary State
CaliforniaCaliforniaYes
ColoradoColoradoYes
ConnecticutConnecticutYes
District of ColumbiaDistrict of ColumbiaYes
IllinoisIllinoisYes
MassachusettsMassachusettsYes
New JerseyNew JerseyYes
New YorkNew YorkYes
OregonOregonYes
Rhode IslandRhode IslandYes
VermontVermontYes
WashingtonWashingtonYes

Introduction

In the politically charged landscape of contemporary discourse, the term "sanctuary state" is often met with different interpretations. For clarity, a sanctuary state is a state that limits its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agents in order to protect immigrants residing within its borders. Notably, this protection is not absolute, with individuals guilty of serious crimes still being liable for legal consequences. Sanctuary states have gained attention primarily due to their contradiction of stringent federal views, particularly those amplified during President Donald Trump's tenure, advocating for comprehensive immigration crackdowns. The existence of these states, thus, signals significant divergences in immigration views across the United States.

  • Out of the 50 States and the District of Columbia, 11 States and the DC have officially adopted sanctuary policies.
  • Both East and West coast states like New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Oregon, and California have adopted the sanctuary state status indicating a regional pattern along the coasts.
  • The District of Columbia, despite its unique federal status, aligns with the sanctuary ideology, indicating that this policy approach extends beyond traditional state bounds.
  • Despite legal and political opposition in recent years, the number of sanctuary states has increased, attesting to the growing resonance of progressive attitudes toward immigration.

By Region

California

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California

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Sanctuary State

Yes

Colorado

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Colorado

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Yes

Connecticut

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Connecticut

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Yes

District of Columbia

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District of Columbia

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Yes

Illinois

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Illinois

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Yes

Massachusetts

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Massachusetts

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Sanctuary State

Yes

New Jersey

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New Jersey

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Yes

New York

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New York

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Yes

Oregon

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Oregon

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Yes

Rhode Island

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Rhode Island

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Yes

Vermont

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Vermont

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Sanctuary State

Yes

Washington

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Washington

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Yes

Table

Region ↕Sanctuary State ↕
California iconCaliforniaYes
Colorado iconColoradoYes
Connecticut iconConnecticutYes
District of Columbia iconDistrict of ColumbiaYes
Illinois iconIllinoisYes
Massachusetts iconMassachusettsYes
New Jersey iconNew JerseyYes
New York iconNew YorkYes
Oregon iconOregonYes
Rhode Island iconRhode IslandYes
Vermont iconVermontYes
Washington iconWashingtonYes
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