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New Sanctuary State laws in California that went in effect on Jan 1st, 2018:
Senate Bill 54: limits the ability of state and local police to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Officers cannot inquire about someone’s immigration status or detain them on a hold request from the federal government, unless they have already been convicted of certain crimes.
Assembly Bill 291: prohibits landlords from reporting their undocumented renters. Owners are to pay $2,000 in civil penalty to each law-breaker that they reports to the authorities.
Assembly Bill 450: Bans employers from cooperating with or allowing immigration enforcement raids at their work sites without a court order. Employers are liable for $2,000 to $5,000 penalty for the first "violation", and $5,000 to $10,000 for each subsequent "violation".
Thread Index:
- Suspect in Shooting of California Deputy Previously Escaped Deportation Due to ‘Sanctuary’ Laws (September 7, 2019)
- Federal Appeals Panel Upholds California 'Sanctuary State' Law (April 18, 2019)
- Orange County Superior Court Judge rules for Huntington Beach in its challenge to state's 'sanctuary' immigration law (Sep 27, 2018)
- California governor Jerry Brown vetoes bills to let noncitizens serve on boards (Sept 28, 2018)
- CA Senate passed bill to let noncitizens serve on public Boards and Commissions (Aug 30, 2018)
- California beats President Trump in sanctuary state battle's first round (July 05, 2018)
- Judge fast-tracks Huntington Beach lawsuit against California’s sanctuary law (July 9, 2018)
- San Diego County considers suing California over 'sanctuary state' law (Mar 29, 2018)
- Orange County's Predominantly-Hispanic Santa Ana Committed to Sanctuary Policies (Mar 28, 2018)
- Orange County supervisor Michelle Steel on challenging sanctuary laws (Mar 28, 2018)
- In revolt of California sanctuary law, O.C. Sheriff's Department makes inmate release dates public (Mar 26, 2018 )
- Orange County to join fight against California sanctuary law (Mar 28, 2018)
- Orange County launch new steps against sanctuary law (March 22, 2018)
- Anti-sanctuary push could spread far beyond Los Alamitos (March 20, 2018)
- Los Alamitos votes to opt out of California sanctuary law (March 19, 2018)
- California wants U.S. suit over 'sanctuary' policies moved to San Francisco (03/10/2018)
- Justice Department suing California over three 'sanctuary state' laws (March 6, 2018)
- ICE feud with Oakland mayor over illegal-immigration raids gets personal (Feb 28, 2018)
- ICE Arrests Over 150 in Raids Across Northern California (Feb 25, 2018)
- Oakland Mayor Warns City Of Upcoming Immigration Raids After Receiving Intel (Feb 25, 2018)
- ICE operation in LA results in 212 arrests, 88% are convicted criminals (Feb 16, 2018)
- Orange County sheriff: California bill could cost department $26 million contract
- California 'sanctuary state' law leads ICE to increase presence, director says (January 4, 2018)
- With new year, California becomes 'sanctuary state' (January 1st, 2017)
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With new year, California becomes 'sanctuary state'
By Amy Lieu | January 1st, 2017
California Gov. Jerry Brown speaks at a news conference in Sacramento, Calif.
California became a "sanctuary state" Monday, as a bill that Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law in October officially took effect.
The law bars police in the nation's most populous state from asking people about their immigration status or participating in federal immigration enforcement activities in most cases, Fox News reported.
The Golden State is home to an estimated 2.3 million illegal immigrants.
“These are uncertain times for undocumented Californians and their families, and this bill strikes a balance that will protect public safety, while bringing a measure of comfort to those families who are now living in fear everyday,” Brown said on the day he signed the bill.
But the measure has drawn a rebuttal from an unidentified source, as signs mocking the law have appeared below the "Welcome to California" signs that greet motorists as they enter from Arizona and Nevada.
"OFFICIAL SANCTUARY STATE," the signs declare. "Felons, Illegals and MS13 Welcome! Democrats Need The Votes!"
California passed the bill just as the Trump administration was pledging to crack down on sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
Trump repeatedly pointed to the case of Kate Steinle, a woman who was fatally shot July 1, 2015, on a San Francisco pier by an illegal immigrant. The defendant went on trial for murder, but was acquitted in November 2017.
“No wonder the people of our Country are so angry with Illegal Immigration," the president tweeted after the verdict, which he labeled "disgraceful."
Other members of the Trump administration spoke out against the California proposal.
“The bill risks the safety of good law enforcement officers and the safety of the neighborhoods that need their protection the most,” Attorney General Jeff Sessions said in September, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Added Thomas Homan, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: “By passing this bill, California politicians have chosen to prioritize politics over public safety.
“Disturbingly, the legislation serves to codify a dangerous policy that deliberately obstructs our country’s immigration laws and shelters serious criminal alien offenders," Homan's statement continued.
Prior to Brown's approval, California's Legislature passed the measure in September.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/02/with-new-year-california-becomes-sanctuary-state.html
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