In New York State there are eight areas that the center for immigration studies lists as Sanctuary cities.
Sanctuary cities vary between states, but broadly, being a sanctuary city means illegal immigrants are processed locally and not turned over to federal authorities.
This is a list of current sanctuary areas in New York State, according to the Center for Immigration Studies:
- Albany
- Franklin County
- Ithaca
- Nassau County
- New York City
- Onondaga County
- St. Lawrence County
Wayne County
