Nevada becomes first state removed from Trump sanctuary list after signing ICE enforcement memo
Sep 26, 2025·Location: Carson City, NV

Governor Joe Lombardo signed a nine-page memorandum of understanding with the DOJ committing Nevada to full federal immigration enforcement cooperation, making it the first state removed from the Trump administration's sanctuary list. The agreement allocated FEMA funds for sheriffs facilitating ICE operations, committed the Nevada National Guard to administrative immigration enforcement support, and pledged state opposition to Democratic officials' immigration policies. The DOJ made no commitments to Nevada in return.
Sources
- Nevada, DOJ sign immigration enforcement memo that will take state off 'sanctuary' list - The Nevada Independent
thenevadaindependent.com·Sep 26, 2025·archived copy
- Nevada promises to ‘fully collaborate’ with administration on immigration enforcement
reviewjournal.com·Sep 26, 2025·archived copy
preview.reviewjournal.com·Sep 26, 2025·archived copy
- Nevada is first state taken off Trump admin sanctuary state list
voz.us·Sep 30, 2025·archived copy
- Nevada Becomes First State Removed From Sanctuary Jurisdictions List
governing.com·Sep 29, 2025·archived copy
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