LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — Nevada has been removed from the list of sanctuary jurisdictions across the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

The DOJ has announced a “Memorandum of Understanding” regarding how Nevada will collaborate on immigration enforcement.

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The change comes following a list of sanctuary cities and states released by the DOJ on Aug. 5, which initially included Nevada. According to officials, the list was in line with an Executive Order by the Trump administration.

Officials say that after working with the state, the Department of Justice has removed Nevada and made changes to the list for the first time since it was published.

“The Department of Justice is committed to eradicating sanctu

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