In response to a Trump Administration directive threatening to investigate and prosecute officials defying immigration policies, California politicians and advocates have rallied in strong opposition. This order, marking an escalation in Trump's immigration enforcement approach, faces immediate backlash from state leaders who emphasize their commitment to sanctuary laws that protect immigrant rights. Notably, past legal battles against similar federal actions have solidified California's stance, with local officials vowing to create a safe and welcoming environment for all, defying wrongful prosecution threats from the federal government.
Come after us, State Sen. Jesse Arreguin said during a news conference in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood. You want to arrest us for protecting our community? Come after us.
Wrongful threats of prosecution are not going to stop the County from standing behind policies that represent the county's values, Santa Clara County Counsel Tony LoPresti said in a statement.
California's sanctuary state Senate Bill 54, 2018 law is airtight, and as its author, I ensured it would survive the most rigorous legal tests, stated Kevin de Leon.
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