The Department of Homeland Security removed a list of hundreds of so-called sanctuary jurisdictions that it published on its website Thursday following questions about its accuracy and pointed criticism from a major group representing law enforcement.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security removed a list of "sanctuary" states, cities and counties from its website following sharp criticism from a sheriffs' association that said a list of "non-compliant" sheriffs could severely damage the relationship between the Trump administration and law enforcement.

The Department of Homeland Security has removed its publicized list of 500 sanctuary cities allegedly impeding federal immigration enforcement. Each city received a notice that it was considered noncompliant per an executive order by President Donald Trump that demanded such a list.