Trump allies warn California leaders, including LA Mayor Karen Bass, that they could go to prison over sanctuary city laws
In the heart of Southern California's bustling political landscape, the enduring debate over sanctuary city laws has taken center stage. This December, the conversation intensified when San Diego County adopted a new ordinance that significantly restricts local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Under this policy, communication about undocumented detainees requires a judicial warrant, setting a higher standard of privacy and protection for residents. The county's bold stance did not go unchallenged. The America First Legal Foundation, an organization led by President-elect Donald Trump’s adviser, Stephen Miller, swiftly responded with a dire warning: leaders and officials of sanctuary cities like San Diego might face criminal charges for obstructing federal immigration enforcement. The foundation’s aggressive stance underscores the heated national debate on immigration and local autonomy, asserting that 249 elected officials in such jurisdict...
