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How do sanctuary jurisdictions bypass PSDEX restrictions?

By Shawn Segal·May 14, 2026·1 min read

Several cities that have declared themselves sanctuary jurisdictions still appear in PSDEX contributor lists via regional consortiums. Mechanism unclear — whether through state-level contracts that preempt local policy, or through shared consortium agreements individual agencies can't opt out of.

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