California's sanctuary laws aim to foster trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement, ensuring that victims and witnesses feel safe to report crimes without fear of deportation.
The California Values Act prohibits the use of state resources for immigration enforcement, emphasizing that unauthorized immigrants must feel secure in coming forward to police.
Sanctuary resolutions like Berkeley's have inspired numerous cities and states to adopt similar laws, closely linking public safety with immigrant cooperation.
Despite residing in the U.S. for years, unauthorized immigrants find themselves in a limbo state, unable to legalize their status under existing immigration laws.
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