California Legislature passes “Almost” Sanctuary State Bill
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| Kevin de Leon |
Senate President Pro Tem
Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, introduced SB54 shortly after Trump's election to
cut off most interactions between federal immigration agents and local police
and sheriff's officers. Following sharp dissent from law enforcement officials
and Brown's intervention, it was scaled back significantly.
The final version
prohibits law enforcement officials from asking about a person's immigration
status or participating in immigration enforcement efforts. It also prohibits
law enforcement officials from being deputized as immigration agents or
arresting people on civil immigration warrants.
Several of the
compromises were criticized by immigrants’ rights activists.
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