A new list released by the Department of Homeland Security is drawing national attention—and Anchorage is on it.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, Anchorage has been designated as a sanctuary city under a federal executive order. The designation refers to jurisdictions that, in the federal government’s view, obstruct the enforcement of immigration laws.
Anchorage is the only city in Alaska included on the list, which was made public today. The list stems from an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump requiring the publication of cities deemed non-compliant with federal immigration enforcement efforts…