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California Democrat: State law enforcement has 'no obligation' to assist ICE with deportation, identification


Published on 2024-12-02 00:31:06 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) emphasized that California law enforcement has "no obligation" to help Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with deportation or identification processes. During an appearance on CBS's "Face the Nation,

The article discusses a statement made by California Democrat Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, who emphasized that state law enforcement in California has no obligation to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with deportation or identification efforts. This stance is rooted in California's sanctuary state laws, which limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Jones-Sawyer's comments were in response to a question about whether California law enforcement should help ICE, particularly in light of recent events involving undocumented immigrants. He argued that such cooperation could lead to racial profiling and undermine community trust in law enforcement. This reflects ongoing tensions between state policies and federal immigration enforcement efforts.

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