WASHINGTON —

In a newly published list , the Trump administration is increasing its immigration enforcement by targeting more than 500 so-called "sanctuary jurisdictions," including several states, cities and counties, as part of an initiative to ensure compliance with federal immigration laws.

The list is based on whether each place identifies as a sanctuary, complies with federal immigration laws, shares immigrant information, or provides legal protections to people in the U.S. illegally.

The Department of Homeland Security will send notices to the listed jurisdictions informing them of noncompliance and whether they are violating federal law.

The moves follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in April, directing federal agencies to stop funding to sanctuary ju

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