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Former Border Patrol chief slams Newsom blocking deportations and 'rule of law'


Published on 2024-12-26 12:40:54 - MSN
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  • Former U.S. Border Patrol chief Ron Vitiello accused Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) of opposing the will of the voters, specifically over his choice to protect illegal immigrants. The California governor's team has drafted a memo titled the "Immigrant Support Network Concept" to serve as a framework to carry out resistance to President-elect Donald Trump's "law

The article discusses former Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz's criticism of California Governor Gavin Newsom for blocking deportations and undermining the rule of law. Ortiz, who served under both the Trump and Biden administrations, expressed his concerns during an interview on Fox News. He highlighted that Newsom's policies, which include sanctuary state laws, prevent local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities, thereby impeding the deportation of undocumented immigrants with criminal records. Ortiz argues that these actions not only challenge the enforcement of immigration laws but also contribute to broader issues of public safety and national security. He emphasized the need for a unified approach to immigration enforcement, suggesting that state policies like those in California create significant obstacles for federal agencies trying to manage border security and immigration.

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