State of Sanctuaries

Federal government grants to local law enforcement agencies loom large in California’s battle to become the first “sanctuary state.”

LAGUNA BEACH, CA - AUGUST 20: Sheriff deputies form a line to keep demonstrators and counter demonstrators apart during an 'America First' demonstration on August 20, 2017 in Laguna Beach, California. Organizers of the rally describe it as a vigil for victims of illegal immigrants and refugees. Opponents say the demonstration is steeped in racism. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

State of Sanctuaries

Trump Threatens Funding for California Cops over “Sanctuary State” Bill. Maybe That’s a Good Thing.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 14: A man is detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), agents on October 14, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. ICE agents said the immigrant, holding a Green Card, was a convicted criminal and member of the Alabama Street Gang. ICE builds deportation cases against thousands of immigrants living in the United States. Green Card holders are also vulnerable to deportation if convicted of certain crimes. The number of ICE detentions and deportations from California has dropped since the state passed the Trust Act in October 2013, which set limits on California state law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

State of Sanctuaries

California Sheriffs Use Bare-Knuckle Tactics Against “Sanctuary State” Proposal