California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SBX1-2, aimed at protecting the civil rights of non-violent undocumented immigrants. His statement clarifies that no funds will support legal services for serious offenders. In response, Assemblymember Leticia Castillo is proposing a bill to explicitly prevent California tax dollars from funding legal defenses for undocumented immigrants with serious criminal records. Castillo, who had previously tried to amend SBX1-2 without success, calls on Newsom to uphold his commitment if her bill progresses. Additionally, there’s ongoing concern regarding California's compliance with Proposition 36, mandating drug treatment for offenders without adequate funding.
In signing SBX1-2, Newsom clearly stated that funding only protects civil rights of non-violent undocumented immigrants, excluding those with serious criminal felonies.
Castillo's new proposal aims to ensure no California tax dollars fund legal defenses for undocumented immigrants with serious criminal records, urging Newsom to honor his commitments.
#california-politics #immigration-law #governor-gavin-newsom #legislation #assemblymember-leticia-castillo
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