Immigration,
Government
Jul. 6, 2017
‘Sanctuary state’ bill passes Assembly committee
A bill that would limit cooperation between state and local law enforcement with federal immigration authorities moved closer to becoming law despite heavy opposition from law enforcement officials and Republicans.
A bill that would limit cooperation between state and local law enforcement with federal immigration authorities moved closer to becoming law despite heavy opposition from law enforcement officials and Republicans.
Authored by Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León, D-Los Angeles, SB 54 cleared the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Wednesday on a party line vote of 7-3. The bill passed the state Senate in April.
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