The U.S. Department of Justice has declared California's sanctuary law unconstitutional while supporting Huntington Beach's lawsuit seeking to overturn the California Values Act. This law restricts local law enforcement's ability to cooperate with federal immigration officials, which the DOJ argues threatens public safety. The DOJ claims these restrictions force federal agencies to conduct arrests in communities, increasing risks to both agents and residents. Huntington Beach, which declared itself a non-sanctuary city, is pursuing legal action asserting that these state laws violate the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
The California Values Act, by limiting local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration actions, is criticized for potentially endangering public safety and undermining immigration enforcement.
The DOJ's statement of interest highlights the tension between state laws and federal immigration enforcement, emphasizing that local jurisdictions cannot undermine federal authority.
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