Immigration raids targeting workers spark dissent even in Trump-friendly Orange County
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Huntington Beach residents celebrated aggressive immigration enforcement, supporting President Trump's policies while opposing California's sanctuary laws. Leaders in this conservative town declared it a nonsanctuary city and filed a lawsuit against the state's law limiting cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. In contrast, cities in Orange County with larger immigrant populations showed caution, as some Republicans expressed concerns over the broad immigration raids. A group of Republican lawmakers called for a focus on criminals while addressing fears about the economic impact of sweeping raids on essential workers.
In Huntington Beach, Trump supporters celebrate aggressive immigration enforcement while opposing sanctuary laws, emphasizing their belief that illegal immigration drives crime and endangers residents.
Republican legislators in California, representing diverse views, urged Trump to limit immigration raids, focusing instead on criminals to protect vital workers and alleviate the affordability crisis.
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